Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 5, 2007

Comet McNaught Heads for the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 5, 2007 is “Comet McNaught Heads for the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Michael Jager and Gerald Rhemann). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“Early morning risers with a clear and unobstructed eastern horizon can enjoy the sight of Comet McNaught (C/2006 P1) in dawn skies over the next few days. Discovered in August by R.”

— APOD editors, January 5, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 5, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Michael Jager and Gerald Rhemann
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 5, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-january-5-comet-mcnaught-heads-for-the-sun

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