Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 14, 1996

The Rotating Jets of Comet Hyakutake

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 14, 1996 is “The Rotating Jets of Comet Hyakutake,” an image. It is credited to Credit: James A DeYoung (USNO), USNO’s 24-inch Telescope. The original explanation runs about 177 words.

From the explanation

“Comet Hyakutake will reach its closest point to the Sun on May 1, passing well inside the orbit of Mercury . At this time, the comet’s dust and ion tail will be at their greatest physical length.”

— APOD editors, April 14, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 14, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: James A DeYoung (USNO), USNO’s 24-inch Telescope
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 177 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 14, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-april-14-the-rotating-jets-of-comet-hyakutake

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