The Biggest Comet Ever Found is Headed Our Way

Scientists discovered Comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein, potentially the largest comet ever detected, using data from the Dark Energy Survey. The DEcam, a powerful camera, helped identify this comet among other trans-neptunian objects. Initially thought to be a minor planet, UN271 was reclassified as a comet due to its coma. This long-period comet, originating from the Oort cloud, offers a unique opportunity to study the early solar system. It will pass closest to the sun in 2031, allowing further observation and analysis.

How does the trajectory of Comet Bernardineli-Bernstein relate to the Oort cloud?

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What are the implications of studying Comet Bernardineli-Bernstein for understanding the early solar system?

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