Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 15, 2007

Comet McNaught Over Catalonia

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 15, 2007 is “Comet McNaught Over Catalonia,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Juan Casado (skylook.net)). The original explanation runs about 148 words.

From the explanation

“This past weekend Comet McNaught peaked at a brightness that surpassed even Venus. Fascinated sky enthusiasts in the Earth’s northern hemisphere were treated to an instantly visible comet head and a faint elongated tail near sunrise and sunset.”

— APOD editors, January 15, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 15, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Juan Casado (skylook.net)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 148 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 15, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-january-15-comet-mcnaught-over-catalonia

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