Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 19, 2014

Comet McNaught Over New Zealand

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 19, 2014 is “Comet McNaught Over New Zealand,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Minoru Yoneto). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“Comet McNaught was perhaps the most photogenic comet of modern times — from Earth. After making quite a show in the northern hemisphere in early January of 2007, the comet moved south and developed a long and unusual dust tail that dazzled southern hemisphere observers .”

— APOD editors, October 19, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 19, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Minoru Yoneto
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 137 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 19, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-october-19-comet-mcnaught-over-new-zealand

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