Understanding the Differences Between Asteroids, Meteors, and Comets

This article provides a scientific explanation of the distinctions between asteroids, meteors, and comets, moving beyond sensational headlines to clarify their unique characteristics.

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Ignore the tabloids! All those 'close shaves' and 'killer asteroid' headlines are just written to sell papers. Here's some science to explain the differences between those space rocks.

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May 19, 2020

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