Scientists Prepare To Observe Close Comet Pass At Mars

Astronomers, planetary scientists and spacecraft operators are working together to take maximum advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe an Oort Cloud comet as it hurtles past Mars on Oct. 19. The result could be new knowledge about the formation of the Solar System, and perhaps the...

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