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What was unique about the impact of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 on Jupiter?
It wasn't spectacular
It caused Jupiter to explode
It was televised around the world
It changed Jupiter's orbit
Answer
The impact of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 on Jupiter was unique in that it was televised around the world. This was the first time that such a major event in space had been witnessed live by so many people. The comet broke apart into 21 pieces as it approached Jupiter, and these pieces impacted the planet over a period of six days.
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