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Seven Jets from Comet Hale-Bopp

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 13, 1996 is “Seven Jets from Comet Hale-Bopp,” an image. It is credited to Seven Jets from Comet Hale-Bopp Credit: N. Thomas (MPAE) et al., 1.5-m La Silla Telescope, ESO. The original explanation runs about 104 words.

Seven Jets from Comet Hale-Bopp
Credit: Seven Jets from Comet Hale-Bopp Credit: N. Thomas (MPAE) et al., 1.5-m La Silla Telescope, ESO Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Comet Hale-Bopp is turning out to be quite unusual. One reason is the great amount of jet activity at such a large distance from the Sun .”

— APOD editors, November 13, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 13, 1996
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Seven Jets from Comet Hale-Bopp Credit: N. Thomas (MPAE) et al., 1.5-m La Silla Telescope, ESO
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 104 words

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