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Alan Hale

astronomer, co-discoverer of Comet Hale–Bopp

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born: 1958
died: 2026
age at death: 68
known for: astronomer

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who alan hale is

Alan Hale was an American professional astronomer who co-discovered Comet Hale–Bopp independently of its other co-discoverer, Thomas Bopp, an amateur astronomer.

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