Great Comet of 2007

tags: Comet McNaught, Great Comet of 2007, Astronomy, NewScientist, Image of the Day Comet McNaught. Also known as the Great Comet of 2007, McNaught is the brightest comet for over 40 years and the second brightest since 1935. Image: Noeleen Lowndes 2007 (NewScientist calendar 2008). [Much larger view]