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Comet McNaught 16th Jan - With Venus

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Comet C/2006 P1 McNaught shown with Venus over the city of Perth, Western Australia.

On this particular night the comet was exceptionally bright just before setting, standing out with an exceedingly obvious bright tail.

The comet is to the centre left, Venus is to the right. The city centre is to the right, out of the field of view.
Date:16th January 2007
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