LGSF, the Magellanic Clouds and comet McNaught
The gigantic tail of comet C/2006 P1 (McNaught) fans over the horizon at Paranal, while the artificial Laser Guide Star (LGSF) is being trained on the Large Magellanic Cloud. The Small Magellanic cloud is also visible near the centre.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
Id: | lmc-smc-mcnaught |
Type: | Photographic |
Release date: | 3 December 2009, 23:21 |
Size: | 4368 x 2912 px |
About the Object
Name: | Comet McNaught, Laser Guide Star, LMC, SMC |
Type: | Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Comet Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Irregular Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Facility |
Category: | Solar System |
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