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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-05T14:00:00.000Z",
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  "textContent": "A new comet approaching the sun has caught the attention of astronomers, primarily because of its lineage. It appears to belong to a group of comets that in some cases have briefly become outstandingly bright objects.",
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