Hale–Bopp

Hale–Bopp — comet, explore its interactive 3D model in Cosmoscope.

Explore Hale–Bopp in a live 3D Solar System. Follow its calculated motion and inspect real astronomical data, distances and orbital facts.

The Great Comet of 1997, probably the most widely seen comet of the 20th century. It stayed visible to the naked eye for a record 18 months and will not return for more than 2,000 years.

Nucleus

~60 km across — one of the largest known

Discovered

23 Jul 1995 — Alan Hale & Thomas Bopp

Perihelion

1 Apr 1997

Naked-eye

About 18 months — a record

Period

~2,400 years

Shape

Illustrative nucleus

Explore Hale–Bopp in 3D

Cosmoscope places Hale–Bopp in the Solar System using astronomical ephemeris or orbital elements, updated for the simulation time. Explore its calculated motion, distance and orbital facts in the interactive 3D view. Accuracy depends on the orbital model and its valid time range.