2024-01-11 08:01:10
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It is currently reported that the comet nicknamed the “Devil’s Comet” and officially numbered 12P/Pons-Brooks is currently heading straight towards the Earth. Although it is larger than Mount Everest, it will not have an impact on the Earth. , and it will be closest to the Earth on June 2. Astronomers believe that it is even possible to observe it directly with the naked eye on that day.
It is understood that comet 12P/Pons-Brooks was discovered as early as 1812. It is a Halley-type comet and was named in 1883. It is a comet with an orbital period of 71 years. It is the only known comet so far. The most dazzling comet among periodic comets. 12P/Pons-Brooks is also considered to be the parent body of the Draconids kappa meteor shower in December[[。
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According to the “Unilad” report, 12P/Pons-Brooks was named the “Devil’s Comet” because it was observed to have a “horn”. After research, scientists believe that the observed “horn” should be composed of gas and dust. The “virtual corner” composed of.
The report also pointed out that 12P/Pons-Brooks will be closest to the Earth on June 2. This is not only a rare opportunity for astronomers to observe, but also a rare observation opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts around the world. Some astronomers said that there will even be 12P/Pons-Brooks on that day. Opportunity to observe directly with the naked eye.
In addition to being more than three times the size of Mount Everest, the biggest feature of 12P/Pons-Brooks is that it is a “cold volcanic” comet that can explode at any time, as happened in July 2023 and October 2023. It experienced an explosion, and its “devil horns” also grew out of the explosion.
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Experts also emphasized that even if 12P/Pons-Brooks will produce some fragments when it explodes, even if it explodes when it is closest to the earth, it is still 144 million miles away from us and will basically not cause any danger or impact on the earth.
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks observed. (Picture/reproduced from social networking site X)
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