** Volcanic Comet 29P Experiences Multiple Violent Explosions, Becomes Nearly 300 Times Brighter
A centaur comet, known as 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann (29P), has experienced four violent explosions in 48 hours, making it nearly 300 times brighter than normal. This rare cryovolcanic comet is only one of a few hundred in the universe and measures 60 kilometers in size. Scientists are trying to understand the reason behind its sudden awakening.
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