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Hutchinson Images of Comet Hale-Bopp

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Observer: Bill Hutchinson
Location: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska
Date: March 22, 1997

First image: the full moon is washing out the ion tail of Hale-Bopp but I had to take this picture on the 22nd to record HB's nearest approach to the earth. Moonlight makes for interesting colors. Nikon N90 180mm at f2.8, 1 minute exposure on Ektachrome 400X using Haig mount.

Second image: WELCOME TO SOLDOTNA is the message here. Hale-Bopp in full moonlight arrives on the outskirts of town. Nikon N90 50mm at f2.0, 20 second exposure on Ektachrome 400X.

All photos Copyright 1997 The Kenai Peninsula Eagle Press

Bill Hutchinson
hutch@corecom.net
http://www.corecom.net/hutch/cimgs.html
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