C/2014 UN271, nicknamed megacomet, is currently traveling through the solar system and is significantly larger than typical comets, which has captured scientists' attention since its discovery in 2021. With a trajectory bringing it near to Saturn's orbit in 2031, researchers have confirmed carbon monoxide's presence in it, providing essential insights into its origins and behavior. As it travels from the cold outer reaches of the Oort Cloud, astronomers are eager to understand the mechanisms driving its activity, given the extreme distances involved.
C/2014 UN271, a massive comet, is set for a close approach to the Sun in 2031, revealing secrets about its composition and origins.
Nathan Roth states that the detection of carbon monoxide on the megacomet is crucial for understanding its activity and behavior as it approaches the Sun.
The comet, discovered in 2021, is 100 times larger than typical comets, traveling from deep in the Oort Cloud towards Saturn's orbit.
The orbit of C/2014 UN271 is extensive, reaching out 55,000 times the Earth-sun distance, showcasing its unique and massive nature.
Collection
[
|
...
]