Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Hale-Bopp's Fickle Ion Tail
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 14, 1997 is “Hale-Bopp's Fickle Ion Tail,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: A. Dimai, D. Ghirardo and R. Volcan (Col Druscie Obs., ACC)). The original explanation runs about 108 words.
From the explanation
“What’s happening to Comet Hale-Bopp’s blue ion tail? The comet’s ion tail is fluctuating more rapidly as it passes a region of changing solar wind .”
— APOD editors, May 14, 1997
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 14, 1997
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit and Copyright: A. Dimai, D. Ghirardo and R. Volcan (Col Druscie Obs., ACC)
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 108 words