[–] 4TheRepublic 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
And LOTS of things can be referred to as "corona". For instance...
*...a usually colored circle often seen around and close to a luminous body (such as the sun or moon) caused by diffraction produced by suspended droplets or occasionally particles of dust."
"...borrowed from Latin corōna "garland worn on the head as a mark of honor or emblem of majesty, halo around a celestial body, top part of an entablature"
EDIT: This is not to say that this is not a sign in the sky. I'm just 'allergic' to sensationalism.
Best to all. Be well.
[–] TheInfoManCT 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Hi Lurk,
This comet could be spectacular or a dud, or something in between. It all depends if keeps itself in one piece. If it breaks into two, less spectacular. Breaks into many pieces, a dud. (Lesson is that we, like it, should always keep it together).
[–] Scablifter ago
If it is as big as 5 jupiters it isn't a comet, its a star.
[–] YugeDick 1 point 2 points 3 points (+3|-1) ago
That's not how comets work for one. Two, what's your point? It has nothing to do with the corona virus. All glowing things have coronas, even street lamps.
Also, for such self described critical thinkers you should ask yourself this. How does something so small hold onto such a large atmosphere?
[–] TheInfoManCT 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
It doesn't. It has no atmosphere. Comets, (dirty iceballs) as they approach the sun and getted heated, start to give off particles (kinda like a mist). It is highly reflective and begins to appear as a "tail" behind the comet.
[–] YugeDick ago
We landed in one ya know. No ice to be found. We struck another with a big ass bullet. Do you know what was expelled from the impact? Not ice.