Jacinta Bowler

Jacinta Bowler is an ABC science reporter with a strong background in science journalism. She has previously worked at Cosmos Magazine, RenewEconomy and ScienceAlert, making her an experienced and knowledgeable journalist in the field of science. Her work has been published in Best Australian Science Writing 2022 and 2023, showcasing her ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broad audience. Jacinta's articles primarily focus on astronomy, space phenomena, and environmental science topics such as renewable energy and climate change.

Biography:  https://www.abc.net.au/news/jacinta-bowler/103583808

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, also known as the ‘devil comet’, is one of the brightest known comets that comes around every 71 years.
  • Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is visible in the southern sky this week for Australians.
  • Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks will make its closest approach to Earth on June 2, about 144 million miles away.
  • Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks will make its closest approach to the sun on April 21, passing at about 72.6 million miles (116.8 million km) from it.
  • Comet Pons-Brooks is a green ball of ice that is visible to the public every 71 years.
  • Comet Pons-Brooks is best viewed with binoculars or a small telescope just after sunset, west of the moon and right of Jupiter.
  • The comet orbits the sun approximately every 71 years and has survived previous encounters.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Observing the Rare 'Devil Comet': A Guide to Viewing and Safety Precautions

Observing the Rare 'Devil Comet': A Guide to Viewing and Safety Precautions

Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024 Discover the 'devil comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks, a rare celestial body with an asymmetrical appearance passing Earth. First discovered in 1812, this Halley-type comet is best observed after sunset using binoculars or a telescope. Safety precautions are essential to protect your eyes during observation. Learn about its history, observing tips, and scientific perspective.