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Colossal tail trails dying star

08/16/2007 11:44AM

Colossal tail trails dying star

A distant star that hurtles through space at extraordinary speeds has a huge, comet-like tail trailing in its wake, astronomers say.


Comments:

  • Ablakan [Pete Robertson]
  • 08/22/2007 04:13AM
The picture accompanying the text reminds me of a ship dashing across the ocean. The only thing missing are the cannons and a Jolly Roger.