Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Comet Hale-Bopp Enters the Evening Sky
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 7, 1997 is “Comet Hale-Bopp Enters the Evening Sky,” an image. It is credited to Comet Hale-Bopp Enters the Evening Sky Credit: A. Dimai (Col Drusciè Obs.), AAC, February 18th. The original explanation runs about 102 words.
From the explanation
“Explanation : You no longer have to wake-up early to see Comet Hale-Bopp . From many northern locations, you can now go outside just after sunset and see Comet Hale-Bopp above the north-western horizon .”
— APOD editors, March 7, 1997
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 7, 1997
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Comet Hale-Bopp Enters the Evening Sky Credit: A. Dimai (Col Drusciè Obs.), AAC, February 18th
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 102 words