Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 7, 2010

Comet McNaught Becoming Visible to the Unaided Eye

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 7, 2010 is “Comet McNaught Becoming Visible to the Unaided Eye,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jose Francisco Hernandez ( Altamira Observartory )). The original explanation runs about 162 words.

From the explanation

“A new comet is brightening and is now expected to become visible to the unaided eye later this month. C/2009 R1 (McNaught) is already showing an impressive tail and is currently visible through binoculars .”

— APOD editors, June 7, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 7, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jose Francisco Hernandez ( Altamira Observartory )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 162 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 7, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-june-7-comet-mcnaught-becoming-visible-to-the-unaided-eye

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