Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 1, 1998

A String Of Pearls

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 1, 1998 is “A String Of Pearls,” an image. It is credited to Credit: H. Weaver (JHU), T. Smith (STScI), NASA. The original explanation runs about 99 words.

From the 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 suggestive appearance as well as its collision with the planet Jupiter!”

— APOD editors, August 1, 1998

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At a glance

Date: August 1, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: H. Weaver (JHU), T. Smith (STScI), NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 99 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 1, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-august-01-a-string-of-pearls

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