Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 6, 2009

The Magnificent Tail of Comet McNaught

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 6, 2009 is “The Magnificent Tail of Comet McNaught,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert H. McNaught). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“Comet McNaught, the Great Comet of 2007, was the brightest comet of the last 40 years. Its spectacular tail spread across the sky and was breathtaking to behold from dark locations for many Southern Hemisphere observers.”

— APOD editors, December 6, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 6, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert H. McNaught
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 6, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-december-6-the-magnificent-tail-of-comet-mcnaught

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