NASA Sheds Light on Mysterious Dark Comets and Their Impact on Earth
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New research has identified seven additional 'dark comets,' doubling the known number to 14 and categorizing them into two distinct groups based on orbit and size. These objects, which exhibit both asteroid and comet-like behaviors, may have played a role in delivering the building blocks of life to Earth. The study highlights the enigmatic nature of dark comets and their potential origins from larger bodies in the asteroid belt.
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- NASA Uncovers Expanding Population of Dark Comets—What Could These Mysterious Objects Mean for Earth? The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
- Bringing dark comets to light MSUToday
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