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James Webb Detects Water on a Comet From the Main Asteroid Belt

Discovering water on a space object, whether it’s a planet. a moon, or even an asteroid or comet, is the dream of many astronomers. That’s because water is crucial for life. Therefore, where there is water, it could also be…

May 16, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Oumuamua Origin: New Study Sheds Light in the Case of the Controversial Space Object

Oumuamua is an interstellar object that was first detected on October 19, 2017, by astronomers at the Haleakala Observatory in Hawaii. It is the first known object from outside the Solar System to pass through our neighborhood, and its unusual…

March 22, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Newfound Comet Could Ignite the Entire Sky Soon Enough

The Universe is like a cosmic candy store, filled to the brim with all sorts of heavenly treats. And one of the most abundant treats in the Universe’s pantry is comets. They’re like the jelly beans of the cosmos, always…

March 4, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Telescope Livestream Can Allow You to Watch Green Comet Approaching Mars

Ah, the Green Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), the bright green shooting star that’s been making headlines lately! You might be wondering, what’s the deal with this cosmic interloper? Well, let’s just say that it’s not your average, run-of-the-mill comet. First…

February 11, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Everybody Can Now Simulate an Asteroid Impact in Their Own Town Due to New Software

If the misanthrope in you has always wanted to see an asteroid smashing into your own hometown and leaving behind a gigantic crater, we have some news that will probably make you happy. An online app can now allow you…

December 7, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

NASA Discovers The Largest Comet Ever – It’s Heading Towards Our Planet

It’s been just revealed that NASA managed to discover the largest comet ever. More than that, it seems that this one is heading straight toward earth. Check out the latest data on the subject below. The latest news about the…

November 24, 2022 ·by Rada Mateescu· 0

The Brightest Comet in Our Solar System Passes By Earth Today, and You Can See It

If you’re one of those numerous stargazers fascinated by so-called “cosmic snowballs,” we have some great news for you! You have the chance to witness the brightest comet in our Solar System as it passes by our planet this Wednesday…

July 14, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

July 2022 Brings Major Comet, and We Will Have a Chance to See It

Our Universe is not very secretive when it comes to constantly be willing to remind us how truly vulnerable our planet is. You may not have heard about Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) (aka K2 for short), but you might want…

June 23, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Comet Much Larger Than the Asteroid That Wiped Out the Dinosaurs Could Be Heading Our Way One Day

Many are wondering how the world will end. If humanity isn’t still around after 5 billion years when the Sun’s heat and volume will become unbearable, there are plenty of apocalyptic scenarios to consider. A nuclear and large-scale war, getting…

March 19, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Astronomers Focus on the Biggest Comet Ever Found

A comet measuring 85 miles wide, meaning over 136 kilometers, would surely cause some damage if it ever collides with Earth. Astronomers now focus on such a space rock that’s coming from the Oort Cloud, one that will make its…

February 9, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0