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Comet Leonard discoverer explains how the unusual object was found

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Discovered nearly a year ago, Comet Leonard is on its final tour of Earth’s neighborhood, lighting up the night sky for viewers this holiday season.  Comet Leonard — the brightest and most anticipated comet of the year — was discovered by Gregory Leonard, a senior research specialist at the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary … Read more

Comet Leonard’s discoverer shares tips to spot it in night sky now (before it’s gone for good)

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A diagram showing the positions of Venus and Comet Leonard in the sky around 5:30 p.m. local time from New York City on Dec. 18, 2021. (Image credit: Starry Night) The discoverer of Comet Leonard has shared a few tips to help see the bright object in the night sky this month.  Comet Leonard, formally … Read more