Comet

Researchers Make Significant Discovery Regarding Impact Melts on Asteroid Ryugu

Researchers have made a significant discovery regarding the microstructural and chemical features of impact melts on the surfaces of particles from the asteroid Ryugu, shedding light on the records of interplanetary dust hitting the asteroid. The findings, published in the…

‘Devil Comet’ 12P/Pons-Brooks to Make Visible Appearance Near Earth This Spring

Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat as the ‘Devil Comet’ 12P/Pons-Brooks is set to make a visible appearance as it passes close to Earth this spring. Discovered in 1812, this massive comet, with a diameter of around 30km, takes…

Caves Discovered on Surface of Comet 67P

Space exploration has reached a new milestone as astronomers have made an unprecedented discovery. For the first time, caves have been spotted on the surface of a comet, specifically on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, also known as comet 67P. This remarkable find…

Gigantic ‘Devil Comet’ Hurtling Toward Earth in 2024

2024 is off with an astronomical bang as a gigantic comet, dubbed the Devil comet, is hurtling its way toward Earth. The comet, officially known as Comet Pons-Brooks or Comet 12P, has been recognized by scientists since the 1800s and…