Astronomers have spotted the most distant comet ever discovered

Comets develop the spectacular long tails that they are known for by approaching the Sun. When they get too close, their icy volatile materials begin to sublimate away, carrying along clouds of dust. But this activity usually only happens relatively close to the Sun, as comets spend most of their time in the outer solarContinue reading “Astronomers have spotted the most distant comet ever discovered”
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