Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 31, 1996

Comet Hyakutake Finder Chart for April

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 31, 1996 is “Comet Hyakutake Finder Chart for April,” an image. It is credited to Credit: HST Comet Hyakutake Observing Team and NASA. The original explanation runs about 189 words.

From the explanation

“During April Comet Hyakutake heads in toward the Sun after passing the Earth . At this time the comet’s orbit places it north of the Earth.”

— APOD editors, March 31, 1996

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At a glance

Date: March 31, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: HST Comet Hyakutake Observing Team and NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 189 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 31, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-march-31-comet-hyakutake-finder-chart-for-early-april

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