Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 17, 2013

The Magnificent Tail of Comet McNaught

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 17, 2013 is “The Magnificent Tail of Comet McNaught,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Robert H. McNaught). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

From the explanation

“Comet McNaught, the Great Comet of 2007, grew a spectacularly long and filamentary tail. The magnificent tail spread across the sky and was visible for several days to Southern Hemisphere observers just after sunset.”

— APOD editors, November 17, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 17, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert H. McNaught
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 17, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-november-17-the-magnificent-tail-of-comet-mcnaught

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