[meteorite-list] Carbonaceous Comet

From: Meteorites USA <eric_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:27:13 -0800
Message-ID: <4D127B41.8050602_at_meteoritesusa.com>

Catalina Sky Survey discovers possible extinct comet
http://www.physorg.com/news/2010-12-ccatalina-sky-survey-extinct-comet.html

"...Previous analysis of (596) Scheila's color indicated that it is
composed of primitive carbonaceous material left over from the formation
of the solar system and might be an extinct comet..."

Enjoy...

Regards,
Eric
Received on Wed 22 Dec 2010 05:27:13 PM PST