Hyakutake: Stars Through A Comet Tail . ... Credit Copyright: R. Scott and J. Orman Explanation: Comets are cosmic icebergs . ... In the spring of 1996, Comet Hyakutake inspired Arizona photographers Rick Scott and Joe Orman to take this picture showing faint stars near the constellation Ursa Minor (the Little Dipper) shining through the comet's long, graceful tail. Blown by the solar wind, comet tails generally point away from the Sun. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...