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Comet 220P McNaught Surprises with Dramatic Outburst, Now Visible in Binoculars
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.
- First discovered by Robert McNaught in 2004, the comet reaches perihelion on June 14, 2026.
- Outbursts like this help scientists study cometary composition and activity.
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