Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 3, 1997

Earth, Clouds, Sky, Comet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 1997 is “Earth, Clouds, Sky, Comet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Earth, Clouds, Sky, Comet Credit and Copyright: J. Aasland, Norway). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Does a comet’s dust tail always orbit behind it? Since comets rotate, they shed gas and dust in all directions equally.”

— APOD editors, April 3, 1997

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At a glance

Date: April 3, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Earth, Clouds, Sky, Comet Credit and Copyright: J. Aasland, Norway
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 3, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-april-03-earth-clouds-sky-comet

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