Comets

Comet PANSTARRS Cranks up the Volume

Brand new photos from amateur astronomers Michael Mattiazzo and Jim Gifford, both of Australia show the current view of Comet…

12 years ago

3 Comets That Fizzled

Take a dirty snowball in space and hurl it towards the Sun. I dare you... and then make a prediction…

12 years ago

Is a Comet on a Collision Course with Mars?

There is an outside chance that a newly discovered comet might be on a collision course with Mars. Astronomers are…

12 years ago

Comet PANSTARRS: How to See it in March 2013

Great ready. After much anticipation, we could have the first naked eye comet of 2013 for northern hemisphere observers in early…

12 years ago

Infographic: What’s the Difference Between a Comet, Asteroid and Meteor?

With all the various space rocks flying by and into Earth last Friday, perhaps you’ve been wondering about the correct…

12 years ago

The Year of the Comets: Three Reasons Why 2013 Could be the Best Ever

2013 could turn out to be a comet bonanza. No fewer than three of these long-tailed beauties are expected to…

12 years ago

Three Views of Comet C/2012 K5 (LINEAR)

While we're all waiting with bated breath to see what Comet ISON decides to do in 2013, the Solar System…

12 years ago

New Comet Discovered During ‘Stargazing Live’ Event

This week is the BBC’s Stargazing Live, and there have been all sorts of events in the UK for what…

12 years ago

Guest Post: Comet Kerfuffle

An image generated from Starry Night software of how Comet ISON may look on November 22, 2013 from the UK.…

12 years ago