Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn)  ·  Contains:  Solar system body or event
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Hyakutake Comet, Pepe Chambó
Hyakutake Comet
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The 1996 Great Comet three days before its maximum approaching to Earth, with 0.5 magnitude, a 2 degree coma diameter and a blue tail of fluorescent gas of 35 degrees longitude as long as Bootes constellation on wich is placed (the bright star at upper left is Arcturus).

Digitally remastered.

More info into the Blog  C O M E T O G R A F I A(in Spanish)

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Hyakutake Comet, Pepe Chambó

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