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Comet NEOWISE took astronomers somewhat by surprise. You see, comets can be very finicky with respect to how bright they get. And because the Comet became bright enough for the public to see, well, it’s a rare treat. Comet NEOWISE was discovered earlier this year on March 27. Yesterday NASA held two events to discuss the Comet. The first was geared towards a general audience and was hosted by the NASA Science Live team. So the first part of the podcast, a little over 6 minutes, is going to provide you with the basic background and information you need to enjoy viewing the Comet. Unfortunately, the Comet is only visible to those in the northern hemisphere.The second part of the podcast is a media teleconference where the media get to ask the experts their questions. You would be surprised at some of the questions and answers. The NASA experts included Lindley Johnson, planetary defense officer and program executive of NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office, NASA Headquarters, Emily Kramer, co-investigato