But then, at some point in the distant past, Hale-Bopp was knocked out of the Oort Cloud and began its approach toward the sun. Now, it takes roughly 2,400 years to complete its orbit around our star.

Hale-Bopp, roughly three to four times bigger than Halley's comet, is one of the largest comets ever cataloged, with a tail estimated at 10-million to 20-million miles in length.

Alan Hale is credited with helping discover what is now known as the “Hale-Bopp” comet. Hale first spotted the comet that would come to bear his name from his home in Cloudcroft, New Mexico ...

CLOUDCROFT, NEW MEXICO. July 23, 2005 marks the ten-year anniversary of the discovery of Comet Hale-Bopp, and co-discoverer Dr. Alan Hale is announcing plans for an event to celebrate the occasion.

If you’re in your mid-20s or older and remember seeing a comet, it’s a good bet it was Comet Hale-Bopp in 1997. Hale-Bopp spoiled us, because it was one of ...

But then, at some point in the distant past, Hale-Bopp was knocked out of the Oort Cloud and began its approach toward the sun. Now, it takes roughly 2,400 years to complete its orbit around our star.