Hubble Sees First-Time Icy Visitor Comet K2

Comet K2, discovered in 2017, is a unique and primitive comet that is active at a great distance from the Sun. Unlike typical comets, K2's activity is due to the sublimation of volatile gases at cooler temperatures. This discovery provides a rare opportunity to study a pristine object from the early solar system. Observations from telescopes like Hubble and the upcoming James Webb Space Telescope will allow scientists to learn more about K2 before it leaves the solar system forever.

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