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201355 minGdocumentary

Comet Encounter

201355 minGdocumentary

Comet ISON, measuring between one and 10 kilometers in diameter, is set to create a spectacular display as it approaches the sun in 2013.

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Comet ISON, measuring between one and 10 kilometers in diameter, is set to create a spectacular display as it approaches the sun in 2013.

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Comet ISON, a massive chunk of ice and rock, is located just beyond Jupiter's orbit in 2013. Scientists around the world prepare for its approach to the sun, where it is expected to develop a bright tail. This event could create a spectacular sight for the northern hemisphere. As the comet races towards the sun, it faces risks of evaporation or being torn apart by solar gravity. The documentary captures the efforts of scientists to document this rare astronomical occurrence.

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