Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A String Of Pearls
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 13, 1995 is “A String Of Pearls,” an image. It is credited to NASA, Hubble Space Telescope (courtesy of H. Weaver). The original explanation runs about 110 words.
From the explanation
“Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 , named after its co-discoverers, was often referred to as the “string of pearls” comet. It is famous for its unusual appearance as well as its collision with the planet Jupiter!”
— APOD editors, July 13, 1995
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 13, 1995
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NASA, Hubble Space Telescope (courtesy of H. Weaver)
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 110 words