Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 24, 2004

A String Of Pearls

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 24, 2004 is “A String Of Pearls,” an image. It is credited to Credit H. Weaver ( JHU ), T. Smith ( STScI ), NASA. The original explanation runs about 107 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, July 24, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 24, 2004
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 107 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 24, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-july-24-a-string-of-pearls

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