- Scientific American Comets have been observed for centuries, but the science behind them is still being studied. Scientific American has published a variety of articles, news, and videos related to comets, including recent discoveries and updates on comet exploration. These articles explore the evolution of our understanding of comet science, the potential impacts of comets on Earth, and the potential of comets as a potential source of resources. Additionally, some of the articles discuss the possibility of life on comets, as well as the potential of colonizing comets.

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26.10.2024

Wow! Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS left behind a shiny dust trail as it flew past the sun (photos) | Space

See Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS eject a tail of gas and dust as it flies past the sun (photos)

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29.10.2024

Watch comet ATLAS burn up as it flies into the sun (video) | Space

Watch Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) make a death dive into the sun today (Oct. 28) in this eerie footage from the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory spacecraft.

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30.10.2024

Distorted galaxy whizzes through crowded cluster in new Hubble Telescope image | Space

A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope captures the galaxy IC 3225 with a comet-like tail of gas streaming from its central disk as it moves through the Virgo Cluster.

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31.10.2024

Astrophotographer captures comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS growing an anti-tail (photos) | Space

Astrophotographer Miguel Claro captured Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) from the Dark Sky Alqueva reserve in Portugal on Oct. 13, 2024 as the comet was displaying an 'anti-tail.'

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01.11.2024

Comets, supermoon, northern lights, oh my! Amazing photos of the celestial Halloween treats of October 2024 | Space

A geomagnetic storm, the largest supermoon of the year, a comet and an eerie fireball were among the skywatching treats that haunted the night sky of October 2024.

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13.11.2024

'Crumb trails' of meteoroids could reveal potentially dangerous comets years before they reach Earth | Space

Potentially dangerous comets could be spotted many years in advance by following the meteoroid trails they leave near Earth, new research shows.

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06.12.2024

Comets probably delivered Earth its water long ago, new study reveals | Space

Scientists have gathered new evidence to suggest icy comets indeed brought water to Earth, long ago.

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07.12.2024

Scientists find secret comet in the asteroid belt — how many others are there? | Space

Comets masquerading as asteroids are being found in increasing numbers, with 14 now known in the asteroid belt.

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13.12.2024

Astronomers discover 7 new 'dark comets,' but what exactly are they? | Space

By doubling the number of known "dark comets," astronomers have been able to split them into two camps depending on their location in the solar system.

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24.12.2024

Asteroid-comet chimera Chiron has an unusual ice mix, James Webb Space Telescope finds | Space

The James Webb Space Telescope will continue to track Chiron as the centaur moves closer to the sun over the next two decades.

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Wow! Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS left behind a shiny dust trail as it flew past the sun (photos) | Space

Watch comet ATLAS burn up as it flies into the sun (video) | Space

Distorted galaxy whizzes through crowded cluster in new Hubble Telescope image | Space

Astrophotographer captures comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS growing an anti-tail (photos) | Space

Comets, supermoon, northern lights, oh my! Amazing photos of the celestial Halloween treats of October 2024 | Space

'Crumb trails' of meteoroids could reveal potentially dangerous comets years before they reach Earth | Space

Comets probably delivered Earth its water long ago, new study reveals | Space

Scientists find secret comet in the asteroid belt — how many others are there? | Space

Astronomers discover 7 new 'dark comets,' but what exactly are they? | Space

Asteroid-comet chimera Chiron has an unusual ice mix, James Webb Space Telescope finds | Space

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