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OTD In Space - October. 13: Charles Messier Discovers The 'Whirlpool Galaxy'
On Oct. 13, 1773, a French astronomer named Charles Messier discovered the "whirlpool galaxy," also known as Messier 51, or ...
Chance to glimpse 'once in a lifetime' comet not seen in last 80,000 years
He estimated Comet C/2023 A3 was 85 million kilometres away and only came along once in a human lifetime. "It's not like ...
Kiwis have chance to glimpse ‘once in a lifetime’ comet not seen for 80,000 years
New Zealanders will have a chance to spot a comet with the naked eye that hasn’t been seen in our skies for 80,000 years.
See you in 80,000 YEARS! Comet not seen since humans migrated to rest of the world from Africa is spotted above London in 'once in a lifetime' sighting
Comet C/2023 A3 has been spotted over the London city skyline just after yesterday's sunset as it comes within 44 million ...
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A comet with potential to be brighter than Halley’s will be visible beginning Saturday
Colorado skygazers who have marveled at multiple displays of the northern lights in recent days have another reason to geek ...
Rare comet to be visible after northern lights reached Maryland
It’s been a big week in Maryland for astronomy enthusiasts and stargazers alike. Those lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the northern lights on Thursday saw colors dancing through the sky across the ...
A rare comet will make its closest approach to Earth this weekend. Here's how to view it.
Rare comet visible this weekend won't return to Earth for another 80,000 years. Here's how Texans can catch a glimpse.
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Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas flies over Vienna here
"Comet visible to the naked eye", it sounded shortly after 7.15 pm on the Sophienalpe in Vienna-Penzing. A few dozen amateur ...
Exactly when and where you can see 'once in a lifetime' Comet A3 tonight
According to NASA, comets are cosmic snowballs of frozen gases, rock, and dust that are left over from the formation of the ...