Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 15, 1997

Hale-Bopp: Climbing Into Southern Skies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 15, 1997 is “Hale-Bopp: Climbing Into Southern Skies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Jurgen Blignaut). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“Fighting the glow of the setting sun and the city lights of Cape Town, South Africa, comet Hale-Bopp is just visible near the center of this panoramic view – photographed on May 3rd.”

— APOD editors, May 15, 1997

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At a glance

Date: May 15, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: Jurgen Blignaut
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 15, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-may-15-hale-bopp-climbing-into-southern-skies

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