Comet C/1996 B2 (Hyakutake)
Abstract
C. Lisse, Goddard Space Flight Center; and K. Dennerl and J. Schmitt, Max-Planck-Institut fur Extraterrestrische Physik, Garching, communicate: "Comet C/1996 B2 will be observed with the x-ray satellite ROSAT. The scheduled observing intervals are as follows: Mar. 26.493-26.529 UT, 26.626-26.634, 26.638-26.662, 26.708-26.729, 26.89-26.902, 27.554-27.591, 27.687-27.695, 27.703- 27.724, 27.772-27.789, 27.841-27.856, 28.417-28.44. Simultaneous observations at other wavelengths are encouraged." Naked-eye m1, coma-diameter, and tail-length estimates: Mar. 21.93 UT, 0.8, 67', -- (K. Cernis, Rukainiai, Lithuania); 22.41, 0.9, 1.5 deg, 31 deg (R. Keen, Mt. Thorodin, CO); 22.60, 1.0, 90', 30 deg (S. J. O'Meara, Volcano, HI); 22.68, 0.3, 70', 40 deg (P. Camilleri, Cobram, Vic., Australia); 23.30, 0.5, 2 deg, 30 deg (D. W. E. Green, near S. Carver, MA); 23.45, 0.2, --, 45 deg (C. S. Morris, Whitaker Peak, CA).
- Publication:
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International Astronomical Union Circular
- Pub Date:
- March 1996
- Bibcode:
- 1996IAUC.6350....2L