Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 25, 1997

Hale-Bopp Brightest Comet This Century

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 25, 1997 is “Hale-Bopp Brightest Comet This Century,” an image. It is credited to Hale-Bopp Brightest Comet This Century Credit: Angel Sanchez (AAGC). The original explanation runs about 98 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : A comet as bright as Comet Hale-Bopp is very rare indeed. No comet has emitted or reflected this much light since possibly the Great Comet of 1811 .”

— APOD editors, March 25, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 25, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Hale-Bopp Brightest Comet This Century Credit: Angel Sanchez (AAGC)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 98 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 25, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-march-25-hale-bopp-brightest-comet-this-century

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