Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 10, 1997

Hale-Bopp Above the Cinqui Torri Mountains

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 10, 1997 is “Hale-Bopp Above the Cinqui Torri Mountains,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: G. Menardi (Col Druscie Obs., ACC)). The original explanation runs about 90 words.

From the explanation

“Hale-Bopp may be the most photographed comet in history. Above , our photogenic giant flying snowball appeared last month as a backdrop to the “Cinque Torri” Mountains near Contina d’Ampezzo , Italy.”

— APOD editors, June 10, 1997

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At a glance

Date: June 10, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: G. Menardi (Col Druscie Obs., ACC)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 90 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 10, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-june-10-hale-bopp-above-the-cinqui-torri-mountains

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