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The Rubber Ducky Comet Blasted a Magnetic Path Through Space
Rosetta's comet sent a magnetic shock wave screaming out in front of it, blazing a trail through the stellar wind. And scientists just found it.
NASA's Planet-Hunter Caught Stunning Video of a Distant Comet
The video, captured during the testing phase of NASA's new satellite for finding exoplanets, shows a bright white comet drifting past black, jiggling stars.
The Origin Story of Rosetta Comet Is Weird, and Ends with a Rubber Ducky
Rosetta's weirdly shaped comet may have formed in a cosmic kiss inside a dirt cloud, thanks in part to Neptune's protective shadow.
The Truth Behind This Amazing Video from the Surface of a Comet
A Twitter user managed to turn 25 minutes worth of images from the ESA's comet lander into a dramatic short film.
Interstellar Object 'Oumuamua Could Be a Comet in Disguise
While it looks like an asteroid, the first interstellar object spotted passing through the solar system, called 'Oumuamua, may be more like a comet in disguise.
Comet Likely Didn't Cause Bizarre 'Wow!' Signal (But Aliens Might Have)
A source of mysterious radio signals could be from a passing comet, but astronomers are skeptical.
Comet 67P Produces Its Own Oxygen in Deep Space
The finding shows that oxygen can be generated in space without the need for life, and could influence how researchers search for signs of life on exoplanets.
