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Astronomers posed over the past decade that dark comets, or objects that resemble asteroids but move like comets, may exist. Now, scientists have found a total of 14 of them.
Because the source of their propulsion cannot be seen, Seligman has given these 14 solar system oddities a rather catchy name: dark comets. Solving the riddle of these dark comets will do more ...
The solar system is teeming with small bodies such as comets and asteroids. These space rocks were fundamental building blocks of planets in the early solar system, while the remaining leftovers ...
Since ’Oumuamua was first spotted in 2017, my colleagues and I have identified other dark comets within the solar system. In our study , we found seven new dark comets, bringing the total to 14.
So, dark matter does indeed most likely pervade the solar system like an invisible fog. We just lack the means by which to measure its effects on solar system bodies … for now. Edward Herrick ...
Just the third-ever confirmed interstellar object has been detected in our solar system. Here's what we know. (Spoiler: It's ...
The object gained an official name, C/2025 N1 or 3I/ATLAS, on Wednesday. Moving at a record-setting speed for an interstellar ...
The Vera C Rubin observatory, home to the world's most powerful digital camera, promises to transform our understanding of ...
Three new full-dome movies will highlight the July schedule at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium.