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The first direct observation of an extra-terrestrial collision of a solar object was observed in July 1994 when a comet collided with Jupiter. This collision provided new information about Jupiter and highlighted its role in reducing space debris in the inner solar system. What is the name of that comet?
The first direct observation of an extra-terrestrial collision of a solar object was observed in July 1994 when a comet collided with Jupiter. This collision provided new information about Jupiter and highlighted its role in reducing space debris in the inner solar system. What is the name of that comet?
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The correct option is A Shoemaker-Levy 9
- Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 was a comet. It broke apart and crashed into Jupiter, in July 1994. The event was special because people could see, for the first time, how objects in the Solar System, outside Earth, collided.
- The comet was carefully watched by astronomers worldwide. The crash gave new information about Jupiter. It also showed up its role in reducing space debris in the inner Solar System.
- Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 was a comet. It broke apart and crashed into Jupiter, in July 1994. The event was special because people could see, for the first time, how objects in the Solar System, outside Earth, collided.
- The comet was carefully watched by astronomers worldwide. The crash gave new information about Jupiter. It also showed up its role in reducing space debris in the inner Solar System.
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