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Comet Lovejoy's close call with the sun

Comet Lovejoy's close call with the sun

Comet Lovejoy skimmed across the Sun's edge on Dec. 15, 2011, vaporizing as it approached the stellar surface (left) and later emerging from the other side (right).

Image Source: http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/potw.php?v=item&id=79

                                                                                                                                                                                        
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