A bright round-wedge-shaped comet with multiple flared tails.
Do you remember Comet Hale-Bopp? 29 years ago today, #CometHaleBopp reached its perihelion, or closest point to the sun. Hale-Bopp was one of the brightest #comets seen from Earth in the 20th century. ☄️🔭
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The #HeavensGate cult carried out its #MassSuicide in #SanDiego County, California, and its 39 bodies were found on #ThisDayInHistory in 1997. The cult's mix of #ChristianMillenarianism & #UFOlogy saw them expecting to shed their "containers" to follow #CometHaleBopp to paradise.
A digitized 35mm astrophoto of Comet Hale-Bopp (C/1995 O1) taken a few days after its perihelion passage on April 1, 1997. The image shows the comet's distinct dust and ion tails against a backdrop of stars. The photo was hand-guided for 10 minutes using a telephoto lens piggybacked on a small telescope.
Astronomy Picture from 08/04/2022
Hale-Bopp: The Great Comet of 1997
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Stunning long-exposure photograph of Comet Hale-Bopp over Joshua Tree National Park, California, on April 6, 1997. The comet's vibrant blue ion tail and bright white dust tail are clearly visible against a backdrop of stars. Foreground rocks are illuminated by a flashlight.
Astronomy Picture from 24/11/2013
Comet Hale-Bopp Over Indian Cove
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Stunning long-exposure photograph of Comet Hale-Bopp streaking across a star-filled night sky above rock formations. Taken in Joshua Tree National Forest, California in April 1997, the image captures the comet's vibrant tail and the detail of the night sky. A flashlight was used to illuminate the foreground rocks.
Astronomy Picture from 20/04/2004
Comet Hale-Bopp Over Indian Cove
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A stunning long-exposure photograph captures the Sun, Moon, Earth's night sky, Comet Hale-Bopp, and the Pleiades star cluster. The image is a composite of three exposures taken on April 10th, 1997, showcasing the celestial bodies against a landscape featuring trees and a silhouette of a driveway reflector used to capture the night sky. A porch light from a nearby house is also visible.
Astronomy Picture from 23/07/1997
A Hale-Bopp Triple Crown
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap970723.html
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A breathtaking long-exposure photograph captures Comet Hale-Bopp streaking across the night sky above the snow-capped Val Parola Pass in the Italian Dolomites. The comet's distinct blue ion tail and white dust tail are visible against the backdrop of a star-studded sky. The image showcases the comet's brilliance, even amidst the faint light pollution from the distant mountains.
Astronomy Picture from 08/08/1999
Comet Hale-Bopp Over Val Parola Pass
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A breathtaking view of Comet Hale-Bopp gracing the night sky above the illuminated town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 20. The comet's bright tail is visible against the backdrop of stars and mountains, a captivating sight witnessed by many.
Astronomy Picture from 28/03/1997
A Comet In The Sky
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Stunning image of Comet Hale-Bopp showcasing its vibrant blue ion tail extending approximately 20 degrees, and a growing white dust tail. Captured last week, this comet promises even more spectacular displays as it nears its closest approach to the sun in two weeks.
Astronomy Picture from 14/03/1997
Comet Hale-Bopp's Developing Tails
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Breathtaking view of Comet Hale-Bopp over Las Palmas, Canary Islands, on March 11th. The comet's brightness is striking against the night sky and city lights below, showcasing its rarity and brilliance.
Astronomy Picture from 25/03/1997
Hale-Bopp Brightest Comet This Century
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Stunning long-exposure photograph of Comet Hale-Bopp on January 31st, showcasing its ion (blue) and dust (white) tails as it emerges from the Sun's vicinity. The comet is visible against a backdrop of countless stars.
Astronomy Picture from 06/02/1997
Comet Hale-Bopp Returns
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A breathtaking night sky panorama featuring Comet Hale-Bopp prominently displayed, with the bright star Sirius visible to the left, near Orion. City lights illuminate the horizon. This image showcases the beauty of celestial objects and the vastness of space.
Astronomy Picture from 11/06/2000
Sirius: The Brightest Star in the Night
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come Hale-Bopp photo by C. Alan Crandall copyright 1997 all rights reserved. Photo taken from Santa Fe Ski Basin, Santa Fe, NM
Remember Comet Hale-Bopp? It was one of the brightest comets of the 20th century, visible to the naked eye for a record-breaking 18 months in 1996 and 1997. The large comet with a massive nucleus captivated skywatchers around the world. The next visit will be in 2,533 years. #CometHaleBopp #Space
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Looking for that UNIQUE, one-of-a-kind gift for a friend? This rare image of #CometHaleBopp captured along with the northern lights is now available @opensea! Your #NFT includes access to a private #discord channel where you can engage with an...
