The image is a black and white photograph of a comet, C/1995 O1 (Hale-Bopp), taken on February 1997. The comet appears to be in the center of the image, with a bright white light emanating from its center. The background is a deep black, with small white dots scattered throughout. The image is taken from a distance, and the comet is clearly visible against the dark sky. The text on the image reads "Giuseppe Donatiello" and "February 1997".