NASA | Why are We Seeing So Many Sungrazing Comets?

The video discusses the increase in known comets from less than a dozen in 1979 to about 2500 today. This rise is attributed to the Kreitz path, where comets follow a similar orbit. Comets fragment as they near the Sun, creating new generations. Technological advancements, like the ESA-NASA Soho mission, have improved comet detection, allowing even amateurs to discover comets. The video highlights the role of unexpected tools in comet research and encourages viewers to potentially spot new sungrazers.

What significant observation did Heinrich Kreitz make in the late 1800s regarding comets?

How does the process of a comet breaking apart contribute to the generation of new comets?

Why is it difficult to spot sungrazers from the ground?

What advancements have allowed astronomers to discover more comets since the launch of the Soho mission?

What role do amateur astronomers play in comet discovery according to the text?