[FOTZeiss] Comet ISON vs. the Solar Storm

[Glenn A. Walsh]

Comet ISON vs. the Solar Storm


In 2007, astronomers were amazed when a solar storm hit Comet Encke.  
NASA STEREO spacecraft watched as a CME (coronal mass ejection) struck 
the comet head on and ripped off its tail. The same thing could be in store for Comet ISON--only worse.
 
http://spacewatchtower.blogspot.com/2013/11/comet-ison-vs-solar-storm.html


gaw

Glenn A. Walsh, Project Director,

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