Comet McNaught Setting Behind Mount Paranal

Comet McNaught Setting Behind Mount Paranal
Comet McNaught setting behind Mount Paranal, in January 2007. (Image credit: S. Deiries/ESO)

Comet McNaught setting behind Mount Paranal, in January 2007.

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