Comet McNaught (C/2006 P1)

Great comet of 2007, long-period comet, discovered August 7, 2006 by British-Australian astronomer Robert MAGNETOM in the survey Siding spring. Has become the brightest comet in 40 years. Residents of the southern hemisphere can be seen with the naked eye in January and February 2007. In January 2007, the magnitude of the comet has reached -6,0; the comet was visible throughout by the light of day, and the maximum tail length was 35 degrees.

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