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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Astronomy Picture from 25/03/1997

Hale-Bopp Brightest Comet This Century
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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

Astronomy Picture from 14/03/1997

Comet Hale-Bopp's Developing Tails
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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.

Astronomy Picture from 08/04/2022

Hale-Bopp: The Great Comet of 1997

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Astronomy Picture from 20/04/2004

Comet Hale-Bopp Over Indian Cove

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Astronomy Picture from 28/03/1997

A Comet In The Sky
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Astronomy Picture from 11/06/2000

Sirius: The Brightest Star in the Night

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Astronomy Picture from 08/08/1999

Comet Hale-Bopp Over Val Parola Pass

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Astronomy Picture from 23/07/1997

A Hale-Bopp Triple Crown

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Astronomy Picture from 24/11/2013

Comet Hale-Bopp Over Indian Cove

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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...

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...

Astronomy Picture from 06/02/1997

Comet Hale-Bopp Returns
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