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'Green' comet returns to Australian skies after 50,000 year wait

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)

Comet C2022 E3 (ZTF), better known as the 'Green Comet' Source: Getty / NurPhoto

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Astronomy buffs have been searching the skies in Australia this week, looking for a green comet. The recently discovered comet originates from the most distant corner of the solar system. It will be easiest to see in Australian skies between 5th-11th February.

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