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Comet ISON: Scientists Visit North Laurel to Discuss 'Comet of the Century'
Some astronomers say the comet could appear brighter than the moon for a brief period.
By Patch Editor John Davisson
Astronomers are huddling in North Laurel this Thursday and Friday to discuss Comet ISON, a sungrazing comet expected to be clearly visible from Earth in November 2013.
Space.com writes that scientists are attending the Comet ISON Observer's Workshop at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory to share their findings.
Comet ISON (also called C/2012 S1) has been described as the "Comet of the Century" due in part to its potential brightness in the night sky.
Some astronomers estimate that it will appear brighter than the moon for a brief period, though there's evidence that its brightness may be closer to that of Venus.
A live stream of the workshop can be viewed above. It's scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 1 and Friday, Aug. 2.
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