Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 30, 1995

Comet Hale-Bopp Update

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 30, 1995 is “Comet Hale-Bopp Update,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA, HST, H.A. Weaver (ARC) and P.D. Feldman (JHU).. The original explanation runs about 116 words.

From the explanation

“Will comet Hale-Bopp become the brightest comet of the Century in early 1997? Since its discovery in July this year, Hale-Bopp has caused much speculation.”

— APOD editors, October 30, 1995

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 30, 1995
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA, HST, H.A. Weaver (ARC) and P.D. Feldman (JHU).
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 116 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 30, 1995 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1995-october-30-comet-hale-bopp-update

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