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Comet 41P’s Reverse Spin May Be a Countdown to Breakup
Key Takeaways
- Researchers report the first observed reverse spin in a comet.
- Hubble data from 2017 support a model in which uneven gas jets changed 41P's rotation.
- Computer models suggest the small nucleus could eventually break apart.
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DT Editorial Team··via universetoday.com
