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The Exploding Comet is also known as Comet 17p/Holmes, which, for reasons not completely known, had a million fold increase in brightness on October 23, 2007, making it visible to the naked eye.
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- Scientists speculate that the comet has an unconventional nucleus which periodically exposes certain amounts of its icey core to the sun, causing the explosion
- A smiliar event with Comet 17p/Holmes in 1892 was recorded by astronomer Edwin Holmes, whom the comet was named after
- The increase in the comet's luminosity is expected to last weeks or possibly months
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The Exploding Comet is also known as Comet 17p/Holmes, which, for reasons not completely known, had a million fold increase in brightness on October 23, 2007, making it visible to the naked eye.
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Astronomy Magazine: Enjoy Comet Holmes at its Best
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NASA.gov: Photo: Comet Holmes' Coma Expands
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New Scientist: Dazzling Comet Outburst Continues to Mystify
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Astronomy Magazine: Naked-Eye Comet Bursts into View
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Planetary Society: Comet 17P/Holmes is Getting Bigger Every Day
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Astrosmart: Comet 17P/Holmes Photographic Finder Chart
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Wikipedia: Comet 17P/Holmes
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Astronomy Magazine: Enjoy Comet Holmes at its Best
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With a little love, we could shake it up. Don't you feel the comet exploding? #tweetlemania
@the1drunkduck | June 28, 2009 09:27 PM -
Just figured out I saw an exploding meteor last night while running. I thought it was a comet at first then decided it was early fireworks.
@musicguyingram | June 24, 2009 06:52 PM
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The Three Big Bangs: Comet Crashes, Exploding Stars, And The Creation Of The Universe (Helix Books) - $15.00
Scientists believe that we would not be here if it were not for three great cataclysms in the early history of the universe. This book explores the connection between these events--the "Big Bang" that spawned an entire universe; the explosi...
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View All Exploding Comet Questions (27) | Ask a QuestionPiping Plover, why is their population exploding? (1 Answer)In this article in the Hartfort Courant (http://www.courant.com/news/local/columnists/hc-nature0109.artjan09,0,5465058.column) wildlife biologist Julie Victoria states that the reason for the upswing in population in recent months is due to stormy weather, which ... read moreHow often did Halley of Halley's Comet fame get to see the comet? (2 Answers)Edmond Halley lived from 1656 to 1742. The comet made an appearance in 1682, but it is not apparent if he saw the comet or not. The comet is on ... read moreHow do I get the Comet and Turismo in GTA IV? (1 Answer)You have to input the following phone numbersSpawn Comet: 2275550175 Spawn Turismo: 2275550147 read more
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Fast Facts:
- Scientists speculate that the comet has an unconventional nucleus which periodically exposes certain amounts of its icey core to the sun, causing the explosion
- A smiliar event with Comet 17p/Holmes in 1892 was recorded by astronomer Edwin Holmes, whom the comet was named after
- The increase in the comet's luminosity is expected to last weeks or possibly months
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