In July 1994, 21 fragments from Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with Jupiter, each capable of causing global catastrophe if they had struck Earth. Discovered in March 1993 by David Levy and Carolyn Shoemaker, astronomers predicted the collision a year in advance after tracking the comet’s fragmented path. See more from Randall: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRandallCarlson | Cosmic Summit

In July 1994, comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with Jupiter—and the solar system held its breath. 🌌 Over the course of a week, fragments slammed into the giant planet’s atmosphere, creating towering plumes, visible scars, and releasing energy on par with millions of atomic bombs. Captured by Hubble, Galileo, and telescopes around the world, it remains one of the most dramatic cosmic events ever observed. 🎥 Watch the collision unfold in our new video! #SpaceExploration #AstronomyFans #CosmicEven

Observation of Comet ISON (C/2012 S1), November 2024. Location: Azores, São Miguel Island. Telescope: Celestron AstroMaster 130AZ (Newtonian reflector). Captured with Xiaomi 14 Ultra. A huge thank you to #Celestron for making it possible to witness such rare and breathtaking cosmic events. Their telescopes open a window to the Universe — revealing wonders invisible to the naked eye and bringing the beauty of the cosmos closer than ever. | Мир глазами микроскопа