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Sungrazing comet

space Maturity 7-9

Some comets fly very close to the Sun.

A Unique Hubble View of Comet ISON.jpg
A Unique Hubble View of Comet ISON.jpg
They get very bright. The heat can make them melt away. Some stay whole and keep flying. They are amazing to see! Do you like looking at stars?

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File:A Unique Hubble View of Comet ISON.jpg
A Unique Hubble View of Comet ISON.jpg
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