Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 23, 1996

Hale-Bopp, Jupiter, and the Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 23, 1996 is “Hale-Bopp, Jupiter, and the Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: W. Keel, UA). The original explanation runs about 251 words.

From the explanation

“Shining brightly, the mighty Jupiter rules this gorgeous Kodacolor photo of the Milky Way near Sagittarius .”

— APOD editors, July 23, 1996

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At a glance

Date: July 23, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: W. Keel, UA
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 251 words

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Topics in this entry

Jupiter The Milky Way Nebulae Galaxies Comets

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 23, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-july-23-hale-bopp-jupiter-and-the-milky-way

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