Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Comet Impacts on Jupiter
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 14, 1995 is “Comet Impacts on Jupiter,” an image. It is credited to NASA, Hubble Space Telescope. The original explanation runs about 114 words.
From the explanation
“In July of 1994, pieces of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 , also known as the “string of pearls” comet, collided with the planet Jupiter. As the comet fragments smashed in to Jupiter, the resulting explosions scattered large quantities of dusty cometary debris into the Jovian atmosphere.”
— APOD editors, July 14, 1995
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 14, 1995
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NASA, Hubble Space Telescope
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 114 words