Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 14, 1997

Comet Hale-Bopp's Developing Tail

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 14, 1997 is “Comet Hale-Bopp's Developing Tail,” an image. It is credited to Comet Hale-Bopp’s Developing Tails Credit: A. Dimai & D. Ghirardo (Col Druscie Obs.), AAC. The original explanation runs about 115 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Comet Hale-Bopp is living up to its expectations. Besides the brightness of its coma , a comet is typically remembered by the length of its tails .”

— APOD editors, March 14, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 14, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Comet Hale-Bopp’s Developing Tails Credit: A. Dimai & D. Ghirardo (Col Druscie Obs.), AAC
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Explanation length: About 115 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 14, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-march-14-comet-hale-bopps-developing-tail

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