Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 4, 2002

Ikeya-Zhang: Comet Over Colorado

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 4, 2002 is “Ikeya-Zhang: Comet Over Colorado,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Westlake ( Colorado Mountain College )). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

From the explanation

“Comet Ikeya-Zhang (“ee-KAY-uh JONG”) has become a most photogenic comet . This lovely early evening view of the comet in Rocky Mountain skies looks northwest over ridges and low clouds.”

— APOD editors, April 4, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 4, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Westlake ( Colorado Mountain College )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 161 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 4, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-april-4-ikeya-zhang-comet-over-colorado

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