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Comet 220P McNaught Surprises with Dramatic Outburst, Now Visible in Binoculars
Periodic comet 220P McNaught has unexpectedly brightened by up to 8,000 times, now visible in binoculars low in the dawn sky as it heads toward perihelion.
Key Takeaways
- Comet 220P McNaught underwent a surprise outburst, brightening by up to 8,000 times.
- The comet is now visible in binoculars low in the dawn sky for northern hemisphere observers.
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