Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 27, 2013

Comet McNaught Over Chile

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 27, 2013 is “Comet McNaught Over Chile,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stphane Guisard). The original explanation runs about 176 words.

From the explanation

“Comet McNaught of 2007 has been, so far, the most photogenic comet of our time. After making quite a show in the northern hemisphere in early 2007 January, the comet moved south and developed a long and unusual dust tail that dazzled southern hemisphere observers .”

— APOD editors, January 27, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 27, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stphane Guisard
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 176 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 27, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-january-27-comet-mcnaught-over-chile

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