Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 10, 1996

Comet Hyakutake and a Tree

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 10, 1996 is “Comet Hyakutake and a Tree,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Nick James, Martin Mobberley and Glyn Marsh, The Astronomer Online). The original explanation runs about 187 words.

From the explanation

“Comet Hyakutake is still visible as it continues its orbit around the Sun . The comet will brighten again in late April and early May.”

— APOD editors, April 10, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 10, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: Nick James, Martin Mobberley and Glyn Marsh, The Astronomer Online
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 187 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 10, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-april-10-comet-hyakutake-and-a-tree

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