Is Comet ISON Dead? Astronomers Say It’s Likely After Icarus Sun-Grazing Stunt
Comet ISON on Nov. 10 before the recent outburst with well-developed dust (upper) and gas tails. Click ot enlarge. Credit: Damian Peach
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