Planetary ScienceJuly 10, 2026
Astronomers catch a ‘dark’ comet by the tail
A strange class of comet could explain the enigmatic behavior of ‘Oumuamua, the first known interstellar object—and even shed light on how Earth became habitable
Stories by Darryl Z. Seligman
Darryl Z. Seligman is an assistant professor of physics and astronomy at Michigan State University. He is a recognized expert on comets, asteroids, planetary science and exoplanets.