Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 8, 1997

Detailing Hale-Bopp

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 8, 1997 is “Detailing Hale-Bopp,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Detailing Hale-Bopp Credit and Copyright: T. Puckett (Puckett Observatory)). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : This enhanced composite image detailing structure in the coma and dust tail of Hale-Bopp was recorded May 5 – one day before the comet’s passage from north to south across the plane of Earth’s orbit .”

— APOD editors, May 8, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 8, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Detailing Hale-Bopp Credit and Copyright: T. Puckett (Puckett Observatory)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 8, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-may-08-detailing-hale-bopp

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