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Astronomy Picture from 01/02/2007

A Tail of Two Hemispheres

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Composite image of Comet McNaught's massive dust tail (150 million km) on January 19-20, 2007, combining views from Chile and Italy. The graphic overlays the comet's orbit, illustrating dust grain release times and sizes based on models of solar radiation pressure, gravity, and solar wind forces. The tail's striations are visible, highlighting the complexities of its formation.
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