After nearly 30 years, NASA realized this near-Earth asteroid is actually a comet
Astronomers discovered that a near-Earth asteroid is actually a comet that could help scientists identify more hidden comets and improve planetary defense.
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Astronomers discovered that a near-Earth asteroid is actually a comet that could help scientists identify more hidden comets and improve planetary defense.
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This almost Jupiter-sized object is orbiting a brown dwarf, which, in turn, is circling around a small star.