Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 13, 2000

Exploring Comet Tails

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 13, 2000 is “Exploring Comet Tails,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Joe Orman). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“Comets are known for their tails. In the spring of 1997 and 1996 Comet Hale-Bopp (above) and Comet Hyakutake gave us stunning examples as they passed near the Sun.”

— APOD editors, April 13, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 13, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Joe Orman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 13, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-april-13-exploring-comet-tails

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