Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 9, 1999

Comet Hale-Bopp Over the Superstition Mountains

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 9, 1999 is “Comet Hale-Bopp Over the Superstition Mountains,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: William R. Dellinges). The original explanation runs about 111 words.

From the explanation

“Four years ago, Comet Hale-Bopp was discovered out near Jupiter falling toward the inner Solar System . Two years ago, it provided spectacular pictures as it neared its closest approach to the Sun .”

— APOD editors, September 9, 1999

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At a glance

Date: September 9, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: William R. Dellinges
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 111 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 9, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-september-09-comet-hale-bopp-over-the-superstition-mountains

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