Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 23, 1997

A String Of Pearls

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 23, 1997 is “A String Of Pearls,” an image. It is credited to A String Of Pearls Credit: H. Weaver (JHU), T. Smith, NASA. The original explanation runs about 109 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 , named after its co-discoverers , was often referred to as the “string of pearls” comet. It is famous for its unusual appearance as well as its collision with the planet Jupiter!”

— APOD editors, March 23, 1997

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At a glance

Date: March 23, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: A String Of Pearls Credit: H. Weaver (JHU), T. Smith, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 109 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 23, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-march-23-a-string-of-pearls

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