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The Magnificent Tail of Comet McNaught

Image Credit & Copyright: Robert H. McNaught

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A starry sky is pictured just after sunset. The silhouette of plants and a distant landscape covers the bottom of the picture. Spanning most of the frame is a comet with an amazingly long and complex tail.

APOD: 2024 October 6 – The Magnificent Tail of Comet McNaught

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