Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 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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