BRIGHT COMET SWAN: A new comet is heading for the sun. Discovered just a few days ago, Comet SWAN (C/2020 F8) is bright, green, and an easy target for backyard telescopes. The comet seems to be experiencing an outburst, releasing "massive quantities" of hydrogen-rich material. It could become visible to the naked eye next month if it does not fall apart first. Visit Spaceweather.com for the full story.
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Above: Comet SWAN photographed on April 11, 2020, by Ernesto Guido, Marco Rocchetto and Adriano Valvasori. [more]
