Comet Siding Spring Grazes Mars #39; Atmosphere
A comet from the farthest reaches of the solar system passed extremely close to Mars this weekend, giving astronomers a rare opportunity to study it. Follow Zach Toombs: http://www.twitter.com/Zac...
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