Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 3, 2004

Comet Hale-Bopp and the North America Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 3, 2004 is “Comet Hale-Bopp and the North America Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado). The original explanation runs about 99 words.

From the explanation

“Comet Hale-Bopp ‘s 1997 encounter with the inner Solar System allowed many breath-taking pictures . Above , Comet Hale-Bopp was photographed crossing the constellation of Cygnus, sporting spectacular yellow dust and blue ion tails .”

— APOD editors, October 3, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 3, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 99 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 3, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-october-3-comet-hale-bopp-and-the-north-america-nebula

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