Comet of the Century?

Source - NASA Science News for Jan. 18, 2013:

Astronomers are keeping a close eye on newly-discovered Comet ISON, which could become visible in broad daylight later this year when it skims through the atmosphere of the sun. Some reporters have dubbed ISON the "Comet of the Century," but experts aren't yet sure how bright the sungrazer will become.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/18jan_cometison/

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