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Thanksgiving comet could break apart as it approaches the sun

NASA scientists will spend Thanksgiving keeping a close eye on the Comet ISON as it zooms by the sun. This is a rare opportunity to observe whether a comet could withstand the sun's heat while making a hard-right turn at 828,000 mph. Ko Im reports.
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