Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 20, 1998

Hale-Bopp: A Continuing Tail

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 20, 1998 is “Hale-Bopp: A Continuing Tail,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Guido Pizarro, ESO. The original explanation runs about 192 words.

From the explanation

“Where is Hale-Bopp now? The Great Comet of 1997 , one of the largest and most active comets ever, is outbound about 400 million miles from the sun.”

— APOD editors, February 20, 1998

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At a glance

Date: February 20, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Guido Pizarro, ESO
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 192 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 20, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-february-20-hale-bopp-a-continuing-tail

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