Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Hale-Bopp: The Great Comet of 1997
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 13, 2013 is “Hale-Bopp: The Great Comet of 1997,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Catching the Light )). The original explanation runs about 145 words.
From the explanation
“Sixteen years ago, Comet Hale-Bopp rounded the Sun and offered a dazzling spectacle in planet Earth’s night. This stunning view , recorded shortly after the comet’s 1997 perihelion passage, features the memorable tails of Hale-Bopp — a whitish dust tail and blue ion tail.”
— APOD editors, October 13, 2013
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 13, 2013
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Catching the Light )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 145 words