The comet’s full name is Comet 13P/Olbers. It was named after the astronomer who first identified it in 1815, Heinrich Olbers. The comet is currently on a 69-year orbit around our planet and was ...

A comet with a 69-year orbit is set to pass by Earth. It is called Comet 13P/Olbers, named after astronomer Heinrich Olbers, who is credited with first identifying the comet in 1815. P stands for ...