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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ID:eso9611a
Typ:Aufsuchkarte
Veröffentlichungsdatum:11. Februar 1996
Dazugehörige Veröffentlichungen:eso9611
Größe:671 x 554 px

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Name:C/1996 B2, Comet Hyakutake, Spectrum
Typ:Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Comet
Kategorie:Solar System

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ESO 1.52-metre telescope