On April 1, 1996, Richard Bowman wrote regading the period of comet
Hyakutake. I am able to confirm his algebra and calculations. While
checking the web to confirm the data I found a reference to the
"original and future barycentric period to be about 8000 and 14000 years
respectively" at
I am curious as to whether this sheds any light on why to period seems
low by a factor of ten, and whether this question was resolved.
Joe D. Darling jdarling@emh1.otc.cc.mo.us
Instructor of Physics and Physical Science
Ozarks Technical Community College
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