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Comet Pan-STARRS Near the Moon Tonight: How to See It
By Joe Rao, Astronomer published
The moon maybe the perfect guide to spot Comet Pan-STARRS in the night sky on Tuesday night (March 12).
Will an Asteroid Hit Earth? Are We All Doomed?
By Robert Roy Britt published
This question often comes from someone who is really, really worried.
NASA Probe Snaps Photos of Potential 'Comet of the Century'
By Tariq Malik published
NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft took its first photos of comet ISON, a potential "comet of the century."
Big Strides Made in Tracking Near-Earth Asteroids, NASA Scientist Says
By Miriam Kramer published
Astronomers have found 90 percent of the largest near-Earth asteroids that could threaten Earth.
Interesting Facts About Comets
By Nina Sen published
According to astronomers, comets formed around 4.6 billion years ago when the solar system was born.
Delta Aquarid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend
By Mike Wall published
Unfortunately, a bright moon will drown out many of the meteors this year.
Doomed Comets Die Faster in Sun by Diving Deep Into Star
By Charles Q. Choi published
Studying sun-diving comets could help astronomers reveal clues about the origin of the solar system.
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