Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 25, 1996

Hale-Bopp on Schedule

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 25, 1996 is “Hale-Bopp on Schedule,” an image. It is credited to Credit : European Southern Observatory. The original explanation runs about 172 words.

From the explanation

“Late March and early April of 1996 marked a banner season for viewing the spectacular naked-eye comet Hyakutake . The spring of 1997 could well offer a similar cometary wonder, Comet Hale-Bopp .”

— APOD editors, July 25, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 25, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit : European Southern Observatory
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 172 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 25, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-july-25-hale-bopp-on-schedule

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