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An interstellar comet looks to be heading our way
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| September 11, 2019
| Eric Mack
Posted on 09/11/2019 5:58:09 PM PDT by BenLurkin
A comet first spotted by a Ukrainian amateur astronomer looks to be just the second known object to visit our cosmic neighborhood from beyond the solar system. What could be an even bigger deal is that this one was discovered as it's still approaching us.
The comet was found by Gennady Borisov of Crimea on Aug. 30, and went by the temporary name GB00234 until very recently. After being watched by several other observatories over the past few weeks, it was given the official name of C/2019 Q4 (Borisov) by the Minor Planet Center on Wednesday.
It appeared to follow a so-called hyperbolic trajectory, which means it doesn't orbit the sun and probably originates from far beyond our solar system.
This comet is still inbound, and won't reach perihelion (its closest pass by the sun) until Dec. 10.
(Excerpt) Read more at cnet.com ...
TOPICS: Astronomy; Science
KEYWORDS: 201912; 20191210; 2iborisov; astronomy; borisov; c2019q4; c2019q4borisov; carbon; catastrophism; comet; comet2iborisov; comets; cyanide; gb00234; gennadyborisov; hyperbolic; interstellar; nitrogen; oumuamua; oumuamuake; pastronomy; science; starshiptroopers; ukraine; ukrainian; xplanets
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To: bankwalker
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09/11/2019 8:11:18 PM PDT
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SuperLuminal
(Where is Sam Adams now that we desperately need him)
To: Wilhelm Tell
Remember...the Ramans do things in threes...one more to go.
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09/11/2019 8:13:25 PM PDT
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6ppc
(It's torch and pitchfork time)
To: libertylover; fruser1; P.O.E.; Bommer
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09/11/2019 8:15:23 PM PDT
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BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire. Or both.)
To: BroJoeK
Not at all close to Earth. It will most likely pass through our solar system and then leave. Just an interesting astronomical phenomena.
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posted on
09/11/2019 8:25:41 PM PDT
by
piytar
(If it was not for double standards, the Democrats and the left would have NO standards.)
To: bankwalker
A good book.
I wrote to, and got back, an email from Jerry before he passed on.
It made me very happy.
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09/11/2019 8:33:13 PM PDT
by
ConservativeMind
(Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
To: fruser1
First it was Ummagumma now it’s Goober. What next? Is it in Interstellar Overdrive?
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09/11/2019 8:36:01 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
(Endut! Hoch Hech!)
To: BenLurkin
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
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posted on
09/11/2019 8:41:02 PM PDT
by
coon2000
(Give me Liberty or give me death)
To: coon2000
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posted on
09/11/2019 8:43:12 PM PDT
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dfwgator
(Endut! Hoch Hech!)
To: 6ppc
They make good noodles. I’ll say that for them.
To: Secret Agent Man
They did in the show Last Man on Earth. They sailed off from the US when they realized it was going to be a problem.
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09/11/2019 9:02:01 PM PDT
by
Rastus
To: BenLurkin
Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft. We are your friends.
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09/11/2019 9:26:16 PM PDT
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DannyTN
To: DannyTN
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09/11/2019 9:50:01 PM PDT
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BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire. Or both.)
To: BenLurkin
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09/11/2019 10:06:17 PM PDT
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DannyTN
To: piytar
Suppose it hits a small asteroid and it changes the direction of itself or the asteroid to.hit the earh?
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09/11/2019 10:06:34 PM PDT
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Getready
(Wisdom is more valuable than gold and diamonds, and harder to find.)
To: Getready
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09/11/2019 10:08:44 PM PDT
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Getready
(Wisdom is more valuable than gold and diamonds, and harder to find.)
To: BroJoeK
That’s what I want to know too...
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09/11/2019 10:09:34 PM PDT
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GOPJ
(I saw a movie about governments and weaponless people - - Schindler's List...freeper Chickensoup)
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To: DannyTN
“There’s no point in acting surprised about it. All the planning charts and demolition orders have been on display at your local planning department in Alpha Centauri for 50 of your Earth years, so you’ve had plenty of time to lodge any formal complaint and it’s far too late to start making a fuss about it now. … What do you mean you’ve never been to Alpha Centauri? Oh, for heaven’s sake, mankind, it’s only four light years away, you know. I’m sorry, but if you can’t be bothered to take an interest in local affairs, that’s your own lookout. Energize the demolition beams.”
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09/11/2019 10:13:53 PM PDT
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dfwgator
(Endut! Hoch Hech!)
To: dfwgator
Love and kisses - Zaphod
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09/11/2019 10:17:11 PM PDT
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DannyTN
To: DannyTN
Would you like to hear some poetry?
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09/11/2019 10:18:13 PM PDT
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dfwgator
(Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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