Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 18, 1996

Hyakutake, Venus, Orion, and Pond

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 18, 1996 is “Hyakutake, Venus, Orion, and Pond,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Vic Winter, Courtesy ICSTARS). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“Can you find Comet Hyakutake in the above picture? In this gorgeous photo, the starry night sky of April 9th is pictured with its new comet visitor.”

— APOD editors, April 18, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 18, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: Vic Winter, Courtesy ICSTARS
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 18, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-april-18-hyakutake-venus-orion-and-pond

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