Which solar observatory celebrated its 25th anniversary with the discovery of over 4000 Sun-grazing comets?
Comets That Flew Too Close to the Sun

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Hubble Space Telescope
SOHO
Chandra X-ray Observatory
James Webb Space Telescope
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What is the primary characteristic of Sun-grazing comets?
They orbit the Earth
They pass very close to the Sun
They are made entirely of ice
They are visible only at night
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Which group of Sun-grazing comets is known to originate from a single large comet?
Jupiter Family
Oort Cloud Comets
Kreutz Sun Grazers
Halley Family
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What happened to Comet Lovejoy after passing through the Sun's corona?
It emerged mainly intact
It disintegrated completely
It was captured by the Sun's gravity
It became a new planet
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What phenomenon is observed when a Sun-grazing comet passes by the Sun?
A solar eclipse
A lunar eclipse
A CME occurs
A meteor shower
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Why are Sun-grazing comets important for scientific research?
They provide insights into the Sun's magnetic fields
They are used to measure Earth's gravity
They help in predicting solar eclipses
They are a source of new minerals
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What is a potential consequence of a coronal mass ejection (CME) reaching Earth?
Decrease in global temperatures
Increased rainfall
Damage to satellites and power grids
Formation of new stars
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