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Comet Kohoutek Sparks Awe From Cambridge Experts
Cambridge astronomers describe Kohoutek as a likely dirty iceball possibly 10 to 26 miles across with a glowing tail that may stretch up to 100 million miles and outshine Halley in the coming weeks. Scientists expect close solar approach on December 28 and peak brightness between January 10 and 15.
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