Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 1, 1997

Hale-Bopp and Andromeda

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 1, 1997 is “Hale-Bopp and Andromeda,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Hale-Bopp and Andromeda Credit and Copyright: A. Dimai, R. Volcan, A. Zardini (Col Druscie Obs., ACC)). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Which is closer: the comet or the galaxy? Answer: the comet.”

— APOD editors, April 1, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 1, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Hale-Bopp and Andromeda Credit and Copyright: A. Dimai, R. Volcan, A. Zardini (Col Druscie Obs., ACC)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 151 words

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Andromeda Galaxy Galaxies Comets

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 1, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-april-01-hale-bopp-and-andromeda

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