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The arrow missed the heart Long Caption: This image shows the journey of Comet/2014 E2 Jacques in the path of the spectacular NGC 896 Nebula. The nebula glows with red hydrogen atoms that have been excited by radiation from the luminous stars at its centre. The comet in the image is of a greenish colour, which is a result of carbon atoms. Born digital photograph entitled 'The arrow missed the heart', taken on 21st August 2014, by Lefteris Velissaratos at Strethi mountain, Corinthia, Greece FSQ106 f/5 telescope, EQ8 mount, STL 11000M camera, 530 mm lens, 120 - second exposure. Winner of the Planets, Comets & Asteroids category of Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2015. Credit line: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Courtesy of the artist Object: ZBA8597 Artist: Lefteris Velissaratos Date: 2014 Medium: born digital photograph Size: 274mm x 406mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.