National observatory finds three new comets in one month

Astronomers at the national observatory have discovered three new comets in a single month, using a telescope camera built by university students.

None of the comets will come close to Earth, but one may be visible with binoculars in the spring when it passes nearest the Sun.

Independent experts will publish an assessment of the first year, which parliament will debate before any further changes are made.

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