Shoemaker-Levy Comet Set for Jupiter Collision
The Associated Press notes Hubble images reveal a nucleus and split fragments of the Shoemaker Levy comet. Scientists project the impacts on Jupiter in mid July, with telescopes worldwide tracking the collision that could illuminate early Earth mass extinctions and human emergence. The comet has broken into at least 21 icy pieces racing toward Jupiter as researchers refine impact timing and outcomes.
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Scientists predict July collision of comet with Jupiter
In Washington a team led by Dr. Eugene Shoemaker outlined July impacts of fragments from a passing comet into Jupiter. Observers expect plumes, atmospheric storms, and possible flashes seen from spacecraft and telescopes as the events unfold over several days with energy potentially exceeding global nuclear arsenals.
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Mercury may hide ice at its poles in crater shadows
Scientists using radar near Mercury found about two dozen features likely representing ice. Regions range from 9 to 75 miles across and align with craters, preserved by permanent shade, refining earlier 1991 ice-cap hints. Researchers from NAIC at Arecibo and JPL report in Nature.
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