Astronomers suggest the honor should go to an 11th century monk known for a disastrous flying attempt.
The British astronomer and mathematician Edmond Halley was not, after all, the first to understand the cycle of the comet ...
An interdisciplinary investigation published this week has called into question the authorship of one of the most celebrated astronomical discoveries of the modern era: the determination of the cycle ...
The other two known interstellar comets did not offer such an opportunity.
In this episode of Physics World Stories, host Andrew Glester explores the fascinating hunt for pristine comets – icy bodies ...
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Astronomers spotted comet C/2025 R3, potentially visible without telescopes. It will approach Earth and Sun in April 2026, ...
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Comet Wierzchos buzzes the sun later today: But can you see it?
C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) brightened significantly ahead of its close approach to the sun.
Tune in today (Jan. 16) to bid farewell to interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, courtesy of a livestream from the Virtual Telescope ...
On April 17, the comet may be the most visible, according to NASA. There will be a new moon that night, meaning the comet ...
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