Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 26, 1997

The City Comet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 26, 1997 is “The City Comet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (The City Comet Credit and Copyright: Joseph M. Sivo (All Rights Reserved)). The original explanation runs about 171 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Undaunted by the artificial glow from one of the most famous urban skylines on Earth, comet Hale-Bopp shines above the city of New York, USA .”

— APOD editors, March 26, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 26, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: The City Comet Credit and Copyright: Joseph M. Sivo (All Rights Reserved)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 171 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 26, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-march-26-the-city-comet

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