Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Jupiter Swallows Comet Shoemaker Levy 9

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 5, 2000 is “Jupiter Swallows Comet Shoemaker Levy 9,” an image. It is credited to Credit: H. Hammel ( SSI ), WFPC2 , HST , NASA. The original explanation runs about 119 words.

Jupiter Swallows Comet Shoemaker Levy 9
Credit: H. Hammel ( SSI ), WFPC2 , HST , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What happens when a comet encounters a planet? If the planet has a rocky surface, a huge impact feature will form.”

— APOD editors, November 5, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 5, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: H. Hammel ( SSI ), WFPC2 , HST , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 119 words

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