Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 20, 2004

Comet Hale-Bopp Over Indian Cove

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 20, 2004 is “Comet Hale-Bopp Over Indian Cove,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (Astropics) Wally Pacholka). The original explanation runs about 194 words.

From the explanation

“Comet Hale-Bopp, the Great Comet of 1997 , was quite a sight. No comets of comparable brightness have graced the skies of Earth since then.”

— APOD editors, April 20, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 20, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (Astropics) Wally Pacholka
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 194 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 20, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-april-20-comet-hale-bopp-over-indian-cove

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