Study Reveals How Earth Acquired Its Water

Study Reveals How Earth Acquired Its Water

There is a new class of space objects known as “dark comets” that astronomers have discovered that may provide information on the origins of Earth’s water. These enigmatic objects could account for as much as 60% of all near-Earth objects; they seem to be asteroids with ice hidden beneath their surface. Dark comets are not …

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Dark comets may have delivered water to ancient Earth | Science News

Dark comets may have delivered water to ancient Earth | Science News

The research also indicates asteroids in the main belt may contain higher amounts of water than previous estimates. Illustration of a Dark Comet. (Image Credit: University of Michigan). New Delhi: Classically, the small objects in the Solar System were categorised either as asteroids or as comets. Asteroids are rocky objects that are in close …

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