I've been watching the Comet ISON saga with interest, although have been understandably disappointed in its performance as it rounded the sun. Ho hum. These long-shot sun slingers aren't that few and far between, but as far as being the 'comet of a lifetime', this was a dud.

But that said, there were quite a few interesting things to learn. Check out this wrapup and enjoy!

http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2013/12/01/comet_ison_post_mortem.html