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Comet Graveyard Discovered By Researchers — Some Of Which Are Lazarus Comets
A ‘comet graveyard’ has been discovered in the main belt of asteroids located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, by researchers at the University of Anitoquia, Medellin, Colombia. Some … [Read full article]
Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Saturday, October 20, 2012
The Orionid meteor shower is peaking this weekend (Saturday, October 20, 2012). The Orionids were created from the famous Halley’s Comet, and should deliver a very impressive show this … [Read full article]
Asteroid – Bigger Than an Aircraft Carrier – to Pass Between Moon and Earth
First discovered in late December 2005 by Robert McMillan of the Spacewatch Program, YU55 (its full name is 2005 YU55) is set to pass between the Moon and Earth between … [Read full article]
Perseids Meteor Shower to Peak August 12-13 {Video}
The Perseids are one of the best and well-known of the meteor showers and can be seen in late July and through August each year, with the maximum activity on or around 12/13 August.
(Updated) Ancient Alien Bacteria Discovered in Meteorites?
NASA astrobiologist Richard Hoover, claims to have found ancient bacteria fossils in a rare class of meteorite — called CI1 carbonaceous chondrites — and will surely set the astrophysics/cosmology community (and the world) abuzz with excitement and controversy.