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Credit & Copyright: A. Dimai (Col Drusciè Obs.),
AAC, February
18th
Explanation:
You no longer have to wake-up early to see Comet Hale-Bopp.
From many northern locations, you can now go outside just after
sunset and see Comet Hale-Bopp
above the north-western horizon.
Both writer/editors of APOD are
impressed by how bright Comet Hale-Bopp
has become, and how easily visible it is. The central coma is
now visible
from almost any location - even from a bright city. The blue
ion tale is visible from a dark location. Comet Hale-Bopp's
coma now rivals even last
year's Comet Hyakutake, and
the tail appears to be increasing
in length daily.
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NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers
NASA Official: Jay Norris. Specific rights apply.
A service of: LHEA at NASA / GSFC
& Michigan Tech. U.
Based on Astronomy Picture
Of the Day
Publications with keywords: Comet Hale-Bopp
Publications with words: Comet Hale-Bopp
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