Comet Lovejoy survives close encounter with the sun
http://www.tgdaily.com/space-features/60251-comet-lovejoy-survives-close-encounter-with-the-sun
Clearly something passing through the sun’s corona isn’t just made of ices, it must also have plenty of rocky material. One day I really need to stay up late and do some star gazing with my uncle’s telescope. I am sure that the views are amazing.