Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 24, 1996

Comet Hyakutake's Closest Approach

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 24, 1996 is “Comet Hyakutake's Closest Approach,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Herman Mikuz, Crni Vrh Observatory, Slovenia). The original explanation runs about 255 words.

From the explanation

“The above true color image of Comet Hyakutake was taken the night of March 21/22. Tonight, Comet Hyakutake will make its nearest approach to Earth, closing to a mere 10 million miles as it passes over the planet’s Northern Hemisphere .”

— APOD editors, March 24, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 24, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: Herman Mikuz, Crni Vrh Observatory, Slovenia
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 255 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 24, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-march-24-comet-hyakutakes-closest-approach

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