Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 17, 2007

Comet McNaught from New STEREO Satellite

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 17, 2007 is “Comet McNaught from New STEREO Satellite,” an image. It is credited to Credit: SECCHI , STEREO , NRL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 148 words.

From the explanation

“The brightest comet of recent decades was a surprising first sight for a new camera in space.”

— APOD editors, January 17, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 17, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: SECCHI , STEREO , NRL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 148 words