Comet McNaught C/2009 R1 was photographed by amateur astronomer John Sumack of Ohio, showing the comet passing by the galaxy NGC 891 shortly before sunrise on June 8.

Comet McNaught C/2009 R1 photographed by amateur astronomer John Sumack of Ohio shows the comet passing by the galaxy NGC 891 shortly before sunrise on June 8.

Comet McNaught R1 & NGC891 Edge on Spiral Galaxy
Canon Rebel XSi and 5" Vixen reflector scope,
5 minute exposure
06 08-on-10

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