Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 26, 1997

Old Faithful Meets Hale-Bopp

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 26, 1997 is “Old Faithful Meets Hale-Bopp,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: D. Vanderhoff, A. Frazier). The original explanation runs about 126 words.

From the explanation

“As Comet Hale-Bopp leaves our Northern Skies, it provides us with yet another burst of joy. On May 11th the fading comet was photographed behind the famous “ Old Faithful ” water geyser of Yellowstone National Park , Wyoming, USA, Planet Earth.”

— APOD editors, May 26, 1997

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At a glance

Date: May 26, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: D. Vanderhoff, A. Frazier
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 126 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 26, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-may-26-old-faithful-meets-hale-bopp

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