Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, 2024
Comet 12P/Pons-rooks photographed on 3 March 2024 from Zdiar, Slovakia. It was first discovered in 1812 by Louis Pons, and is estimated to be around 30 km in diameter. As they near the Sun and are warmed they release gas (outgassing) that forms the tail. SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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