Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 20, 1997

Springtime Comet Fever

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 20, 1997 is “Springtime Comet Fever,” an image. It is credited to Springtime Comet Fever Credit: A. Dimai and D. Ghirardo, (Col Druscie Obs.), AAC. The original explanation runs about 183 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Today marks the Vernal Equinox , the first day of Spring for planet Earth’s northern hemisphere. Despite recent attempts by other spectacular and dramatic celestial events to take center stage, Comet Hale-Bopp remains the most popular object in the sky (according to APOD access logs!)”

— APOD editors, March 20, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 20, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Springtime Comet Fever Credit: A. Dimai and D. Ghirardo, (Col Druscie Obs.), AAC
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 183 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 20, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-march-20-springtime-comet-fever

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