Comet Encounter | PBS

Comet ISON was just beyond the orbit of Jupiter. As it raced past us toward the sun it would develop a tail that lit up the skies brighter than a full moon. Then the comet would slingshot around the back of the sun and emerge brighter than ever, treating the entire northern hemisphere to an

Comet ISON was just beyond the orbit of Jupiter. As it raced past us toward the sun it would develop a tail that lit up the skies brighter than a full moon. Then the comet would slingshot around the back of the sun and emerge brighter than ever, treating the entire northern hemisphere to an unforgettable sight. In this show, scientists all over the world followed a once-in-a-lifetime event and shot breathtaking images, spewing its essence into the void.

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