Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 6, 1997

Hale-Bopp from Indian Cove

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 6, 1997 is “Hale-Bopp from Indian Cove,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: W. Pacholka). The original explanation runs about 103 words.

From the explanation

“Good cameras were able to obtain impressive photographs of Comet Hale-Bopp when at its brightest earlier this year. In the above photograph taken April 5th, Comet Hale-Bopp was imaged from the Indian Cove Campground in the Joshua Tree National Forest in California, USA.”

— APOD editors, August 6, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 6, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: W. Pacholka
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 103 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 6, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-august-06-hale-bopp-from-indian-cove

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