Researchers find water ice on comet 67P
Q. Researchers have identified two massive matches of water ice on the surface of which comet?- Published on 19 Jan 16a. 67A
b. 67P
c. 67B
d. 67C
ANSWER: 67P
Researchers including that of Indian origin have identified 2 large patches of water ice on the surface of comet 67P which is the most studied comet in the history of mankind. Elusive ice was detected using data collected through ESA’s Rosetta spacecraft on the lower region of the comet in a region called Imhotep. Bright patches in visible light is located on cliff walls and debris falls. The surface of 67P Churyumov-Gerasimenko, like most comets, is mainly covered by materials so dark they appear almost black.
