C/2013 US10 (Catalina)

C/2013 US10, also known as Comet Catalina, is a long-period comet that was discovered in 2013. Originating from the distant outskirts of our solar system, it occasionally travels close to Earth, displaying a bright coma and tail as sunlight vaporizes its icy core. Its orbit takes thousands of years to complete, and during its visit, astronomers observe it to learn about the early solar system. In 2015, it made a close approach to Earth, providing a rare opportunity for observation. Comet Catalina offers valuable insights into the primordial materials that formed the planets and other celestial bodies.