Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 16, 1997

A Star Cluster Through Hale-Bopp's Tail

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 16, 1997 is “A Star Cluster Through Hale-Bopp's Tail,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (A Star Cluster Through Hale-Bopp’s Tail Credit and Copyright: A. Dimai, R. Volcan, D. Ghirardo (Col Druscie Obs., ACC)). The original explanation runs about 86 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Comet Hale-Bopp continues to look impressive. The photograph above captured the comet on April 7 th passing nearly in front of M34 , a star cluster in the constellation of Perseus .”

— APOD editors, April 16, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 16, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: A Star Cluster Through Hale-Bopp’s Tail Credit and Copyright: A. Dimai, R. Volcan, D. Ghirardo (Col Druscie Obs., ACC)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 86 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 16, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-april-16-a-star-cluster-through-hale-bopps-tail

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