The Battle of Fire and Ice - New Scientific Results from Comet ISON

Explore the fascinating journey of Comet ISON in this 49-minute press conference from the AGU Fall Meeting 2013. Delve into the scientific observations and results gathered during the comet's closest approach to the sun on November 27-29, 2013. Learn about the data collected from various space observatories, including SOHO, STEREO, and the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, as experts discuss ISON's composition, brightness changes, and ultimate fate. Discover why the comet wasn't visible in SDO images and gain insights into the different types of comets and their significance in building our understanding of these celestial objects. Join renowned scientists from NASA, Naval Research Lab, University College London, and other institutions as they present their findings and discuss the implications for future comet research.