Westport ObservatoryA LARGE COMET IS STREAKING TOWARD THE SUN: This is no ordinary flyby. #Comet #96P/Machholz is streaking to the sun for a close encounter inside the orbit of Mercury. #96P is unlike any other comet in the solar system, and surprises are possible as it heats. http://Spaceweather.com has more details.
Photo: A SOHO coronagraph image of Comet 96P/Machholz approaching the sun
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