Asteroid with unexplained orbital shift turns out to be a 'dark comet'

InventorsNews newsroom brief · 2h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Typically, astronomers identify comets by their distinct atmospheres, or comae, and their tails, which are created as the sun vaporizes a comet's ice. These features emit a glow when sunlight bounces off dust and water droplets. As gas escapes the body of the comet, it also acts

Typically, astronomers identify comets by their distinct atmospheres, or comae, and their tails, which are created as the sun vaporizes a comet's ice. These features emit a glow when sunlight bounces off dust and water droplets. As gas escapes the body of the comet, it also acts This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking inventors. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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