Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 19, 2007

McNaught's Matinee

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 19, 2007 is “McNaught's Matinee,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Stefan Seip – Inset: David Levy). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

From the explanation

“Comets grow bright when they’re close to the Sun, basking in the intense solar radiation. Of course, they’re also usually impossible to see against the overwhelming scattered sunlight .”

— APOD editors, January 19, 2007

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At a glance

Date: January 19, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Stefan Seip – Inset: David Levy
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 19, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-january-19-mcnaughts-matinee

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