Dark Comets May Constitute a Major Portion of Near-Earth Objects
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 11, 2024
Up to 60% of near-Earth objects (NEOs) might be dark comets, according to new research from the University of Michigan. These dark comets, which likely contain or once contained ice, may have played a role in delivering water to Earth. The study, led by Aster Taylor, a graduate student in astronomy at the University of Michigan, suggests that asteroids in the asteroid belt-located between
Up to 60% of near-Earth objects (NEOs) might be dark comets, according to new research from the University of Michigan. These dark comets, which likely contain or once contained ice, may have played a role in delivering water to Earth. The study, led by Aster Taylor, a graduate student in astronomy at the University of Michigan, suggests that asteroids in the asteroid belt-located between