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Yuji Hyakutake (b. 1950) discovered comets C/1995 Y1 and C/1996 B2 visually from the town of Aira, in Kagoshima prefecture. He later became a curator at the astronomical museum in Aira. The name was suggested by H. Hayasi.

Yuji Hyakutake {1950-2002} discovered comets C/1995 Y1 and C/1996 B2 visually from the town of Aira, in Kagoshima prefecture. He later became a curator at the astronomical museum in Aira. (M 40702) The name was suggested by H. Hayasi.