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In a cosmic ballet set to mesmerise skygazers, Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, fondly dubbed the "Devil Comet," is poised for an extraordinary rendezvous with the Great North American Total Solar Eclipse on April 8. While enthusiasts anticipate the prospect of witnessing this extraordinary alignment, uncertainty shrouds whether the comet will unveil itself to the naked eye amidst the daytime eclipse.The Journey of the "Devil Comet”Dubbed a "dirty snowball" by the late Harvard astronomer Fred Whipple, Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is…

The “Devil Comet,” known formally as Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, is set for a rare conjunction alongside the Great North American Total Solar Eclipse on April 8. For skywatchers, this raises the tantalizing prospect of capturing a highly unusual alignment, but it’s not yet certain if the comet will be visible to the unaided eye during the day, even at the height of the eclipse. See How X-Men '97 Faithful Riffs on the Classic X-Men Cartoon OpeningA dirty snowball, as the late Harvard astronomer Fred Whipple referred to comets,…

Stunning Comet Spiral Offers Glimpse of Icy Snowball at Its CoreComet 12P/Pons-Brooks is hiding a strange spiral in its icy heart—and it may tell scientists about the comet’s innardsBy Meghan BartelsAn image of Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks and its rotating core taken by Jan Erik Vallestad. Credit: Jan Erik VallestadComet 12P/Pons-Brooks is a shapeshifter: in the summer of 2023 it sported wings like the Millennium Falcon, the iconic Star Wars ship. By autumn it had been dubbed the “Devil comet” for its horned appearance.Now, for…

The inter-galactic visitor is a cold, active cryovolcanic comet zipping through the skies and has earned a wicked nickname – the ‘Devil Comet’ – since it periodically explodes violently.A periodical comet, named ’12P/Pons-Brooks’ is scheduled to greet Earth from its closest point in the dark skies from April 21 as it zooms towards the sun on its return journey after 71 years, exciting the international scientific community.This week, the comet gave its early glimpses to humanity as a bright, tiny spot which was captured…

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, also known as the “devil comet” because of its horn-like appearance, will soar past the Andromeda Galaxy in a rare conjunction we won’t see the likes of for another 71 years. Here’s how to see it for yourself.The green, exploding 12P/Pons-Brooks comet has been soaring through the inner solar system on its way to Earth for a while now. It’s expected to come its closest to our planet in June, but until then, you can often see it blazing a path across the night sky if you know where to look.…

Back in 2008, when the Tata Nano rolled out onto the scene, it pretty much flipped the script on what we thought affordable cars could be. It was tiny, it was basic, and most importantly, it was cheap—like, really cheap. The idea was pretty straightforward: get those who’d never dreamed of owning a car into the driver’s seat. Fast forward to 2023, and here comes the MG Comet, sliding into the chat with a similar vibe but updated for today’s world. Comet: Doing what the Nano came to do, but in style? Not…

Space and fashion lovers have a crossover accessory right now, and it's not just because there are some moons and stars dotted across it. Coperni, a French luxury brand, has unveiled the Air Swipe Bag, made entirely of NASA's nanomaterial silica aerogel, Fast Company reports. Scientist Steve Jones first created the substance for NASA's 1999 Stardust mission, which brought samples back from the Wild 2 comet.The Air Swipe Bag weighs only 1.1 ounces, with just 0.2 percent of its matter actually tangible. The rest is air that…

MG Comet. (Photo: News18/Shahrukh Shah) As the fast charging option has been added, there is an expectation that the company might receive a positive response from potential buyers. MG’s most affordable EV Comet is now available with a 7.4kW AC charger. The entry-level EV can reach battery level from 0 to 100 in less than 3.5 hours, using the newly added fast charger.The updated models have been introduced at the starting price of Rs 8.24 lakh (ex-showroom), while the top model goes up to Rs 9.14 lakh (ex-showroom).MG…

MG Motor India has announced a significant expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) lineup aimed at enhancing accessibility and value for customers. The company has introduced the ‘Excite Pro’ variant of its flagship EV, the MG ZS, featuring a Dual Pane Panoramic Sky Roof, priced attractively at INR 19.98 Lakh. Additionally, MG Motor India has launched the MG Comet with fast charging options in two new variants: Excite and Exclusive, with the Smart EV range starting at INR 6.98 Lakh. MG ZS EV: The MG ZS…

February 23, 20243min readComet 12P/Pons-Brooks will make its closest approach to the sun this April—right after North America is treated to a total solar eclipseBy Meghan Bartels12P/Pons–Brooks is a Halley-type periodic comet with an orbital period of 71 years. It was discovered in 1812 and later recovered during passages in 1883 and 1954. It is expected to brighten to an apparent magnitude of 4.5 (visible to the naked eye) during its upcoming passage in April 2024. Credit: Brandon Ghany/Horizon Productions SFL/Flickr…