Asymmetries in the coma of comet Hyakutake
This false-colour photo demonstrates the asymmetry, now apparent in the coma of Comet C/1996 B2 (Hyakutake). This comet made a close approach to the Earth (15 million kilometres) on March 25, 1996.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso9612a |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 16 February 1996 |
| Related releases: | eso9612 |
| Size: | 1017 x 1021 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Comet Hyakutake |
| Type: | Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Comet : Coma |
| Category: | Solar System |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical R | 665 nm | ESO 3.6-metre telescope EFOSC |
| Optical B | 435 nm | ESO 3.6-metre telescope EFOSC |