Comet Hale-Bopp

Comet Hale-Bopp

In this close-up picture, the stars have been subtracted through image processing.

Credit:

H.A. Weaver (Applied Research Corp.), P.D. Feldman (The Johns Hopkins University), and NASA/ESA

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About the Image

NASA press release
Id:opo9541c
Type:Observation
Release date:10 October 1995, 05:00
Size:60 x 60 px

About the Object

Name:Hale-Bopp
Type:Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Comet
Category:Solar System

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