Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 25, 1997

A Fisheye View of Comet Hale-Bopp

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 25, 1997 is “A Fisheye View of Comet Hale-Bopp,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: J. C. Casado). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“Thousands of stars, several constellations, a planet and a comet all graced the western horizon over Ujue, Spain just after sunset on April 4th, 1997. Because the picture was taken with a fisheye lens, much of the whole night sky is visible.”

— APOD editors, August 25, 1997

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At a glance

Date: August 25, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: J. C. Casado
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 25, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-august-25-a-fisheye-view-of-comet-hale-bopp

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