Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Iron Tail of Comet McNaught
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 4, 2007 is “The Iron Tail of Comet McNaught,” an image. It is credited to Credit: M. Fulle, F. Leblanc (INAF) et al. , SECCHI / STEREO , NASA. The original explanation runs about 179 words.
From the explanation
“Outstanding in planet Earth’s sky early this year, Comet McNaught is captured in this view from the STEREO A spacecraft. McNaught’s coma is so bright, it blooms into the long horizontal stripe at the bottom of the field.”
— APOD editors, May 4, 2007
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 4, 2007
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: M. Fulle, F. Leblanc (INAF) et al. , SECCHI / STEREO , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 179 words