Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 6, 1997

Comet Hale-Bopp Returns

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 6, 1997 is “Comet Hale-Bopp Returns,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Comet Hale-Bopp Returns Credit and Copyright: P. Cusinato, A. Dimai and D. Ghirardo (Col Drusciè Obs.), AAC). The original explanation runs about 115 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Comet Hale-Bopp has returned from behind the Sun. In December and early January, Comet Hale-Bopp was too near the Sun to be easily visible from Earth .”

— APOD editors, February 6, 1997

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At a glance

Date: February 6, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Comet Hale-Bopp Returns Credit and Copyright: P. Cusinato, A. Dimai and D. Ghirardo (Col Drusciè Obs.), AAC
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 115 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 6, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-february-06-comet-hale-bopp-returns

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