Astronomers See How a Centaur Can Become a Comet
Illustrative image In 1992, Centaur 450P/LONEOS had a close encounter with Saturn, shifting its orbit closer to the Sun. Now astronomers can observe how a small icy body transforms into a comet over time.
Source：Universe Today
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