Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 15, 1997

Hale-Bopp and the Plateau de Bure Interferometer

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 15, 1997 is “Hale-Bopp and the Plateau de Bure Interferometer,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Hale-Bopp and Plateau de Bure Interferometer Credit and Copyright: A. Rambaud, IRAM team, France). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Comet Hale-Bopp is being observed by many different telescopes. Here the comet is pictured behind the array of radio telescopes which compose the Plateau de Bure Interferometer .”

— APOD editors, April 15, 1997

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At a glance

Date: April 15, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Hale-Bopp and Plateau de Bure Interferometer Credit and Copyright: A. Rambaud, IRAM team, France
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 124 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 15, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-april-15-hale-bopp-and-the-plateau-de-bure-interferometer

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