Massive Comet Rips Through Sun 2011

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Astronomers fully expected Comet Lovejoy to meet a fiery death -- and with good reason. After all, it was about to fly through the Sun's atmosphere where temperatures reach a staggering 1.1millionC. But this week stargazers were astonished when the 660-foot-wide icy rock disappeared around the back side of the sun, coming within 87000 miles of its surface, and emerged triumphantly out the other side, this was the comet that lived. ADG Facebook: www.facebook.com Follow ADG on Twitter: twitter.com

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  • Djann#

    Djann December 19, 2011 11:55:14 PM CET

    It seems obvious to me that it slingshot around the Sun. Maybe it skimmed the surface a bit though but definitely didn't shot through.Maybe I'm a foul. Where did you get your info? And did you check the stereo images?

  • Ivan2275#

    Ivan2275 December 19, 2011 11:02:44 PM CET

    lol the greys are gonna getcha better off your self

  • Ivan2275#

    Ivan2275 December 19, 2011 11:00:54 PM CET

    the sun!!!where else

  • Mikemess#

    Mikemess December 19, 2011 7:22:32 PM CET

    maybe its not a commet....O_0

  • Istari#

    Istari December 18, 2011 2:42:56 PM CET

    Nice clear footage. Where is it from?

  • Istari#

    Istari December 18, 2011 2:42:50 PM CET

    Nice clear footage. Where is it from?