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The Fragmentation of Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann-3

The Fragmentation of Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann-3
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Description: The Fragmentation of Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann-3
This comet, with a 5.4-year orbit, has been coming apart for decades.
In 2006, it further fragmented after passing perihelion. One piece,
Fragment B, shed at least 30 smaller pieces, shown here
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