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Observer: Todd G. Burns
Location: Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Date: March 24, 1996 04:30 UT, 01:30 UT
First image shows C/1996 B2 passing through Bootes on the 24th of March. The back side of a storm front brought clear, cold air which made for great observations.
Second image was taken with 105 mm lens at f/ 2.8 70 sec. exposure on 1600 speed film North is to the left of the photo. Computer generated false color and contrast provided a means to examine light intensity around the head of the comet.
Comet 1996 B2 Hyakutake Home Page
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