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An interstellar comet looks to be heading our way
cnet ^ | September 11, 2019 | Eric Mack

Posted on 09/11/2019 5:58:09 PM PDT by BenLurkin

A comet first spotted by a Ukrainian amateur astronomer looks to be just the second known object to visit our cosmic neighborhood from beyond the solar system. What could be an even bigger deal is that this one was discovered as it's still approaching us.

The comet was found by Gennady Borisov of Crimea on Aug. 30, and went by the temporary name GB00234 until very recently. After being watched by several other observatories over the past few weeks, it was given the official name of C/2019 Q4 (Borisov) by the Minor Planet Center on Wednesday.

It appeared to follow a so-called hyperbolic trajectory, which means it doesn't orbit the sun and probably originates from far beyond our solar system.

This comet is still inbound, and won't reach perihelion (its closest pass by the sun) until Dec. 10.

(Excerpt) Read more at cnet.com ...


TOPICS: Astronomy; Science
KEYWORDS: 201912; 20191210; 2iborisov; astronomy; borisov; c2019q4; c2019q4borisov; carbon; catastrophism; comet; comet2iborisov; comets; cyanide; gb00234; gennadyborisov; hyperbolic; interstellar; nitrogen; oumuamua; oumuamuake; pastronomy; science; starshiptroopers; ukraine; ukrainian; xplanets
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To: bankwalker

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41 posted on 09/11/2019 8:11:18 PM PDT by SuperLuminal (Where is Sam Adams now that we desperately need him)
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To: Wilhelm Tell

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42 posted on 09/11/2019 8:13:25 PM PDT by 6ppc (It's torch and pitchfork time)
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To: libertylover; fruser1; P.O.E.; Bommer

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43 posted on 09/11/2019 8:15:23 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: BroJoeK

Not at all close to Earth. It will most likely pass through our solar system and then leave. Just an interesting astronomical phenomena.


44 posted on 09/11/2019 8:25:41 PM PDT by piytar (If it was not for double standards, the Democrats and the left would have NO standards.)
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To: bankwalker

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45 posted on 09/11/2019 8:33:13 PM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: fruser1
First it was Ummagumma now it’s Goober. What next?

Is it in Interstellar Overdrive?

46 posted on 09/11/2019 8:36:01 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: BenLurkin

The Piper at the Gates of Dawn


47 posted on 09/11/2019 8:41:02 PM PDT by coon2000 (Give me Liberty or give me death)
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To: coon2000

Which one’s Pink?


48 posted on 09/11/2019 8:43:12 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: 6ppc

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49 posted on 09/11/2019 8:55:11 PM PDT by BipolarBob
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To: Secret Agent Man

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50 posted on 09/11/2019 9:02:01 PM PDT by Rastus
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To: BenLurkin
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52 posted on 09/11/2019 9:50:01 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: BenLurkin

53 posted on 09/11/2019 10:06:17 PM PDT by DannyTN
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To: piytar

Suppose it hits a small asteroid and it changes the direction of itself or the asteroid to.hit the earh?


54 posted on 09/11/2019 10:06:34 PM PDT by Getready (Wisdom is more valuable than gold and diamonds, and harder to find.)
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To: Getready

Earth. Can’t even type!


55 posted on 09/11/2019 10:08:44 PM PDT by Getready (Wisdom is more valuable than gold and diamonds, and harder to find.)
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To: BroJoeK

That’s what I want to know too...


56 posted on 09/11/2019 10:09:34 PM PDT by GOPJ (I saw a movie about governments and weaponless people - - Schindler's List...freeper Chickensoup)
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To: DannyTN

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58 posted on 09/11/2019 10:13:53 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: dfwgator
Love and kisses - Zaphod


59 posted on 09/11/2019 10:17:11 PM PDT by DannyTN
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To: DannyTN

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60 posted on 09/11/2019 10:18:13 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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