Tag Archives: Comet

Scientists and Politicans Discuss the Threat of Near-Earth Objects

Posted on May 3, 2010 by admin

This article is about NEOs- Near Earth Objects- and possible steps that could be taken to deflect one of these objects if it should appear in danger of colliding with Earth.  A major impact by an NEO is not just … Continue reading →

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Does the Earth Owe its Atmosphere to Ancient Comets?

Posted on March 1, 2010 by admin

Does the Earth Owe its Atmosphere to Ancient Comets? by beconrad The fortuitous combination of atmospheric gases that may life as we know it possible may have a decidedly extraterrestrial origin, stemming not from the actions of terrestrial volcanoes but … Continue reading →

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NASA’s EPOXI Probe: Deep Impact Is Reborn

Posted on February 8, 2010 by admin

This is another one of our articles about the new things we’re learning regarding comets.  It’s also about the amazing ingenuity of the folks at NASA, who have taken the “faster, better, cheaper” ethic to heart in ways that are … Continue reading →

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Rosetta Probe Has Encounters With Two Asteroids, Then Moves on to a Comet Rendezvous

Posted on February 1, 2010 by admin

This is the third in our three-part series about the recent successes of the European Space Agency in the exploration of the solar system. In the last two articles, we looked at the Mars Express and the Venus Express, and … Continue reading →

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Asteroid Passes Close to Earth

Posted on November 24, 2009 by admin

Most people will be aware that there are numerous objects hurtling through our universe and that from time to time many of these come into the vicinity of planet Earth. These objects may be man made such as satellites and … Continue reading →

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