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Who discovered comet hyakutake?

Yuji Hyakutake, from southern Japan, discovered the comet Hyakutake


When was Comet Hyakutake created?

Comet Hyakutake was created on 1996-01-31.


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.


What scientific substances make up the hyakutake comet?

OCS


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 important things happened on January 30 1996?

Hyakutake comet.


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.


Which comets have been visible over past 5 years?

COMET HALE-BOPP, COMET SWIFT-TUTTLE, COMET HYAKUTAKE, COMET HALLEY, and COMET SHOEMAKER-LEVY 9


What comet was sighted in 240 BC?

It was believed that Halley's comet was observed as far back as 240BC


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


When Is Halley's Comet Next Sighting going to Be?

It will next be seen in 2061 because the last time it has been sighted was in 1986 and it comes every 75-76 years so it will be back in 2061. By, D Wade


What comet came in 1996?

No, it was last seen from Earth in 1986, 10 years before that, though it was observed in 2003 by what is known as the Very Large Telescope, which is a set of telescopes with great power, that are in Chile.