Astronomers at CFHT and ESO observed 1998 SH2 during its close approach, detecting a weak tail and confirming it is a comet.

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• Used Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (3.6-meter)
• Used Danish Telescope (1.5-meter)
• Used Very Large Telescope (8.2-meter)
• Images showed a weak but clear tail, confirming cometary activity
• Comet received designation P/1998 SH2

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