Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 18, 2007

Southern Comet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 18, 2007 is “Southern Comet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Noel Munford (Palmerston North Astronomical Society, New Zealand)). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

From the explanation

“After a remarkable performance in the northern hemisphere, the brightest comet in decades is now showing off in the south .”

— APOD editors, January 18, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 18, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Noel Munford (Palmerston North Astronomical Society, New Zealand)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 18, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-january-18-southern-comet

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