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Monday, November 23, 2009

Photo: Exploding Comet Catches Expert, Amateur Eyes


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The exploding comet Holmes suddenly became visible in the last few weeks.

This composite image from Tyler, Texas, shows its movement through the constellation Perseus over the 48 hours between October 27 (left) and October 29, 2007 (right).

Image by Scott M. Lieberman/AP