I have heard that Comet Hale-Bopp is passing through Europe in March-April. Where should I go to see it?

It will be arriving in Stockholm on April 6, 1997 on track number A7.

Seriously, you should be able to see Hale-Bopp in the sky from just about anywhere in the northern hemisphere. Visit any one of the magazine sites such as Sky and Telescope and look at their Hale-Bopp page for viewing details. Right now, get up at 4 AM and look to the northest about 1/3 of the way up from the horizon to see it.


Copyright 1997 Dr. Sten Odenwald
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