A swing and a near-miss: Comet siding-spring clears the fence over Mars' satellite-filled outfield
Monday, June 30, 2014 - 09:00
in Astronomy & Space
Like a runner rounding third base on his way to home plate, comet Siding Spring will sprint past Mars this October while making a beeline for the Sun. Siding Spring's buzz of the red planet will afford us not only an unprecedented peek at a fresh comet, but also front-row seats for a historical look back at the ancient Solar System.