Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 21, 1998

Bright Comet SOHO

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 21, 1998 is “Bright Comet SOHO,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Michael Horn). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“Discovered this month with an orbiting solar observatory, bright Comet SOHO has now emerged from the Sun’s glare. This telephoto picture of the new naked-eye comet was taken by astrophotographer Michael Horn after sunset in the western twilight above Lake Samsonvale, Brisbane, Australia on May 18.”

— APOD editors, May 21, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 21, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: Michael Horn
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 21, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-may-21-bright-comet-soho

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