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Hydrogen emission from comets 266P/Christensen or P/2008 Y2 (Gibbs) passing through the region.

Hydrogen emission from comets 266P/Christensen or P/2008 Y2 (Gibbs) passing through the region.

DisputedAnswers 1 questionPublished0

Where it stands

DisputedNone pieces of evidence for, three against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • The comets' 1977 positions fall within the beam at the recorded time.
  • Comets emit detectable narrowband 21-cm radiation at the required strength.
  • A slowly moving comet would be seen in both horns.

What would rule it out

  • Ephemeris positions outside the beam, or absence of a cometary 21-cm emission mechanism.

Evidence none for · 3 against

The questions it answers

Open5 answers, none ahead

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). Hydrogen emission from comets 266P/Christensen or P/2008 Y2 (Gibbs) passing through the region. [Answer ANS0CXZ4RJ42P8E]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CXZ4RJ42P8E
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