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Comet Hale-Bopp Passes M14

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 12, 1996 is “Comet Hale-Bopp Passes M14,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Comet Hale-Bopp Passes M14 Credit and Copyright: D. Hanon). The original explanation runs about 113 words.

Comet Hale-Bopp Passes M14
Credit: Comet Hale-Bopp Passes M14 Credit and Copyright: D. Hanon Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Comet Hale-Bopp continues its slow trek across the night sky, and can now be seen superposed near the bright globular cluster M14 . Will Comet Hale-Bopp become as bright in early 1997 as Comet Hyakutake did in early 1996?”

— APOD editors, November 12, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 12, 1996
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Comet Hale-Bopp Passes M14 Credit and Copyright: D. Hanon
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 113 words

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