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File:The Region Around the Nucleus of Comet Hyakutake (1996-14-412).jpg

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This image is 2070 miles across (3340 km) and shows that most of the dust is being produced on the sunward-facing hemisphere of the comet. Also at upper left are three small pieces which have broken off the comet and are forming their own tails.

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English: This image is 2070 miles across (3340 km) and shows that most of the dust is being produced on the sunward-facing hemisphere of the comet. Also at upper left are three small pieces which have broken off the comet and are forming their own tails.
Date 27 March 1996 (upload date)
Source The Region Around the Nucleus of Comet Hyakutake
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Comets; Solar System

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