Comet Hale-Bopp
Image of the comet Hale Bopp that has been enhanced to show these faintest parts better. The frames on which this photo is based were obtained during three nights (February 27-March 2, 2001). As the comet moved in the meantime, there are several images of each star in the field — they appear multi-coloured, according to the optical filters that were used.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0108b |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 6 March 2001 |
| Related releases: | eso0108 |
| Size: | 2492 x 2492 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Comet Hale-Bopp |
| Type: | Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Comet |
| Category: | Solar System |
Colours & filters
| Band | Telescope |
|---|---|
| Optical B | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optical V | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optical R | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |