‘Dark comets’ could reveal how Earth got its oceans
This artist's impression shows a so-called dark comet in our solar system. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech The water that makes up the ...
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Astronomers Use JWST To Study a Rare Asteroid-Comet Hybrid Named “Chiron” todayheadline
Centaurs — celestial bodies that combine asteroids’ rockiness and comets’ gaseousness — are relatively rare and short-lived components of our ...
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The 2024 Geminid Meteor Shower Is About To Peak — Here’s What to Know todayheadline
As 2024 winds down, so too is the Geminid meteor shower. One of the final meteor showers of the year ...
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Could comets, asteroids be responsible for Earth’s rich water reserves? New Nasa study reveals shocking details todayheadline
A new study by NASA have found that water on Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko has a similar molecular signature to the water ...
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Missed the Comet C/2023 A3? Don't Worry, Here are Other Comets to Look For
Comets are among the most exciting celestial objects to watch. These visitors from the outer reaches of the solar system ...
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