[MIham] Comet Fragments Approaching Earth

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Space Weather News for May 10, 2006
http://spaceweather.com

HERE THEY COME: More than 60 fragments of dying comet
73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 are racing toward Earth. There's no danger of a
collision. At closest approach on May 12th through 16th, the mini-comets
will be 6 million miles away.

That is close enough, however, for a marvelous view through backyard
telescopes.  Many of the fragments are themselves crumbling, producing
clouds of gas and dust mixed with boulder-sized debris. As some fragments
fade, others brighten, surprising onlookers. It's an amazing display.

Visit http://spaceweather.com for sky maps, updates and images from around
the world.

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