Sunday, 19 October 2014
The once in a million year flypast of Mars: Nasa prepares to observe close encounter with 'dawn of man' comet as it passes just 87,000 miles from the red planet on Sunday
Comet Siding Spring, will pass within about 87,000 miles (139,500 kilometers) of the red planet
Researchers hope to capture first image of a comet from another planet
Will provide an unprecedented opportunity for researchers to gather data
Siding Spring comes from the Oort Cloud, material left over from the formation of the solar system
Spacecraft will collect in a 'duck and cover' move to avoid hitting comet
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