Asteroid-comet hybrid stuns scientists: ‘Like nothing we’ve seen before’
It really rocked their world. Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have better observed an asteroid that strangely possesses hybrid characteristics of a comet as well. The strange rock mass ...
Comet visible for first time in 160,000 years tonight - when and where you can see it
Comet G3 ATLAS (C/2024), first spotted in April, is expected to be so vibrant that it will rival the brightness of Venus in ...
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A strange asteroid-comet could be key to understanding the birth of the solar system
If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. A large asteroid-comet hybrid that orbits between Neptune and Jupiter is an intriguing ...
Scientist stunned by unique asteroid-comet hybrid discovery like nothing seen before
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s an asteroid-comet hybrid called a ‘centaur’ that might not even be that. Asteroids are metallic rocks that form close to the sun, while comets are dirty snowballs ...
6 planets align above SC, a comet makes its first visit and a 'Star Trek' nod kick off celestial 2025
Skies over South Carolina kick off 2025 with a planet parade, ancient comet and the muse of "Beyond Antares," a 23rd-century love song from "Star Trek" fame.
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Landmark Survey Reveals 74 Exocomet Belts Orbiting Nearby Stars
Learn what this survey recorded of exocomet belts, which imaged and identified bands of every size.
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Astronomers just deleted an asteroid because it turned out to be Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster
The case of mistaken identity was quickly resolved, but astronomers say it shows the need for transparency around craft in ...
Interstellar Object May Have Reshaped Our Solar System's Planetary Orbits
Study reveals an interstellar object's impact on planetary orbits, reshaping solar system dynamics. Discover how simulations ...