Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 20, 2008

Comet McNaught Over Chile

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 20, 2008 is “Comet McNaught Over Chile,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Stphane Guisard). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“Comet McNaught was perhaps the most photogenic comet of our time. After making quite a show in the northern hemisphere in early January, the comet moved south and developed a long and unusual dust tail that dazzled southern hemisphere observers .”

— APOD editors, January 20, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 20, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Stphane Guisard
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 20, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-january-20-comet-mcnaught-over-chile

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