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Rosetta: Comet 67P makes closest approach to Sun
Description: Comet 67P has passed the closest point to the Sun in its 6.5-year orbit, with the European spacecraft Rosetta still in orbit around it. This landmark, called "perihelion" occurred when 67P was 186 million km from the Sun - a distance that puts it between the orbits of Earth and Mars. The Rosetta team has been studying the small, icy world as it warms up. The comet has released dust and gas, including a very bright jet. [Source: BBC News]
URL: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-33882223
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Source: BBC News
Publish Date: 8/13/2015
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