Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 22, 1996

Where to See Comet Hyakutake

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 22, 1996 is “Where to See Comet Hyakutake,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Ken White, Izzy’s Skylog). The original explanation runs about 191 words.

From the explanation

“People the world over are preparing to witness the closest approach of the brightest comet of the past twenty years. Comet Hyakutake , discovered just two months ago, will pass nearest the Earth Monday morning.”

— APOD editors, March 22, 1996

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At a glance

Date: March 22, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: Ken White, Izzy’s Skylog
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 191 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 22, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-march-22-where-to-see-comet-hyakutake

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