Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 17, 1998

Comet Hyakutake and the Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 17, 1998 is “Comet Hyakutake and the Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: T. Polakis). The original explanation runs about 120 words.

From the explanation

“Two years ago, the Great Comet of 1996 , Comet Hyakutake , inched across our northern sky during its long orbit around the Sun .”

— APOD editors, August 17, 1998

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At a glance

Date: August 17, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: T. Polakis
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 120 words

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The Sun The Milky Way Comets

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 17, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-august-17-comet-hyakutake-and-the-milky-way

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