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ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
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Explosive 'devil comet' returns for 1st time in 71 years during April 8 eclipse, NASA says

A rare and massive comet known as the 'devil comet' will pass by Earth during the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is a cryovolcanic comet with 'horns' made of ice and gas, heading for its brightest point on April 21. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
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The 'devil comet' is visible in the night sky, and is sticking around for the eclipse

The comet 12P/Pons-Brooks can be seen from Earth coinciding with a total solar eclipse.
The comet is known for colorful flare-ups and a horseshoe-shape, earning the nickname 'devil comet'. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
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Stunning Comet Could Photobomb This April's Total Solar Eclipse

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks may photobomb the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Comet 12P is one of the brightest comets in history, making its closest approach to the sun on April 21, less than two weeks after the eclipse. [ more ]
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www.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
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Stunning Comet Spiral Offers Glimpse of Icy Snowball at Its Core

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks displayed varying shapes over time, resembling the Millennium Falcon and a horned appearance. It now hides a perfect spiral for observation and study.
Observing and photographing Comet 12P can be challenging due to its brightness and proximity to the sun, but amateur astrophotographer Vallestad captured a stunning image featuring a spiral feature. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
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'Once in lifetime' comet to be visible in coming weeks - how to see it

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, larger than Mount Everest, visible to the naked eye.
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks completes an orbit every 71 years, with close approaches to the sun and Earth in 2024. [ more ]
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