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    Quote Originally Posted by Hadrian View Post
    Am I the only one who thinks this would be really cool if it happens?
    http://science.nbcnews.com/_news/201...s-in-2014?lite
    I want to see it happen. What a spectacular sight and memory that would be.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jarid in Cedar View Post
    I want to see it happen. What a spectacular sight and memory that would be.
    Agreed. I wonder if any of the rovers up there would be able to capture some footage should it happen.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GarthUte View Post
    Agreed. I wonder if any of the rovers up there would be able to capture some footage should it happen.
    It would depend on where the comet actually hits the planet. If it impacts more than a few hundred miles away, I doubt the rover could see much. However, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter might be able to take some amazing pictures.

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