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Cryovolcanic "Devil comet" is now visible from Earth
The devil comet will reach its closest point to Earth in June 2024, but will no longer be visible from the northern hemisphere.
These tails, comprising both dust and ionized gas, are not just spectacular to observe but are integral to our understanding of cometary behavior and the impact of comets on Earth’s environment, including the potential delivery of water and organic materials to our planet. The mission’s success didn’t end with Halley; in 1992, Giotto was redirected to approach comet Grigg-Skjellerup, passing within just 200 kilometers of its nucleus and further enhancing our understanding of cometary composition and behavior. This mission aims to study a comet that has been minimally altered by the Sun’s heat, potentially offering a direct glimpse into the materials and conditions of the early solar system.
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