Unusual Comet Dive-bombs The Sun

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Unusual Comet Dive-bombs The Sun
Feb. 21, 2015

Astronomers are puzzling over a comet that passed "insanely close" to the sun on Feb. 19th. At first glance it appeared to be a small object, not much bigger than a comet-boulder, doomed to disintegrate in the fierce heat. Instead, it has emerged apparently intact and is actually brightening as it recedes from the sun.
"Non-group comets like this appear a few times a year, so in that sense it's not too unusual," continues Battams. "But this one is relatively bright.
The comet has brightened dramatically and now is sporting an increasingly impressive tail.