First spectrum of comet Hyakutake

This diagram shows the first spectrum obtained of comet C/1996 B2 (Hyakutake), which is expected to pass near the Earth in late March 1996. It was taken by Tomaz Zwitter, visiting astronomer at the ESO La Silla Observatory from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. It has been flux- [(erg/s/cm2/A) within 2x14 arcsecond slit centered on comet] and wavelength- [Angstrom] calibrated.

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À propos de l'image

Identification:eso9611a
Type:Graphique
Date de publication:11 février 1996
Communiqués de presse en rapport:eso9611
Taille:671 x 554 px

À propos de l'objet

Nom:C/1996 B2, Comet Hyakutake, Spectrum
Type:Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Comet
Catégorie:Solar System

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