Exploding Comet update - New images


	Exploding Comet update - New images

invictus

10-29-2007 5:55 PM

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astronomy, comets, exploding comet, images, science

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10-29-2007 6:49 PM

neochonetes

Thanks! I will look tonight! I was drawn into the Harvest Moon over the past few days...it looks beautiful from here.

11-11-2007 11:21 AM

lbass48

Is if known if the comet is inbound or outbound?

11-11-2007 12:15 PM

invictus

Inbound on its 6.88 year orbit. Check the 3D orbit diagram at JPL site.

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