Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 9, 1998

Hale-Bopp: The Crowd Pleaser Comet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 9, 1998 is “Hale-Bopp: The Crowd Pleaser Comet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: J. Orman). The original explanation runs about 125 words.

From the explanation

“In 1997, the bright comet Hale-Bopp may have become the most viewed comet in history — visible even to casual skywatchers in light polluted cities around the globe .”

— APOD editors, July 9, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 9, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: J. Orman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 125 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 9, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-july-09-hale-bopp-the-crowd-pleaser-comet

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