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Who discovered comet hyakutake?

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Yuji Hyakutake, from southern Japan, discovered the comet Hyakutake

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When will Hyakutake return?

Comet Hyakutake was first discovered by astronomers in the year 1996. It is believed that the comet will not be seen again for at least another 70,000 years.


Is there any folklore about Comet Hyakutake?

Comet Hyakutake, named after Japanese astronomer Yuji Hyakutake who discovered it in 1996, did not have specific folklore associated with it as it was a recently discovered astronomical object. However, comets have historically been viewed as omens or harbingers of change in various cultures around the world.


When was Comet Hyakutake created?

Comet Hyakutake was created on 1996-01-31.


What scientific substances make up the hyakutake comet?

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What important things happened on January 30 1996?

Hyakutake comet.


When will comet hyakutake next be sighted?

This is estimated to be in 70,000 years, according to Wikipedia.


Which comets have been visible over past 5 years?

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What is the diameter of comet Hyakutake?

Before it's last encounter in 1996, it was a mere 17,000 years. However, because of gravitational interference it is now 72,000 years. So if you saw it in 1996 - well done - you won't see it again.


What is the longest comet tail?

It cam from comet hyakutake and measured in at a whopping 570 million kilometres. Sources http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/702575.stm


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What year was Halley's comet discovered?

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What comet came in 1996?

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