Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 5, 1997

Sunset with Hale-Bopp at Keck

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 5, 1997 is “Sunset with Hale-Bopp at Keck,” an image. It is credited to Sunset with Hale-Bopp at Keck Credit: W. Keel (U. Alabama in Tuscaloosa). The original explanation runs about 116 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : A famous star cluster and observatory highlight this picture of Comet Hale-Bopp. Taken last week from the observatory summit of Hawaii ‘s Mauna Kea Volcano, the dome of the new 10-meter Keck II telescope appears silhouetted on the lower left.”

— APOD editors, May 5, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 5, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Sunset with Hale-Bopp at Keck Credit: W. Keel (U. Alabama in Tuscaloosa)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 116 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 5, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-may-05-sunset-with-hale-bopp-at-keck

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