What’s inside a comet?

Astrophysicists at the University of BernExternal link want to study the ice beneath the surface of comets, using a type of instrument usually used in airport security. The ice on comets could help answer questions about the formation of our solar system.

This content was published on July 24, 2024 - 09:00

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A documentary and animation filmmaker from Bern, Michele studied film at Zurich University of the Arts. He's been a swissinfo.ch video journalist since 2004 and has a special interest in developing new video formats for mobile viewing, mixing animation and documentary styles.

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Kometen auf den Zahn gefühlt
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Qu’y a-t-il à l’intérieur d’une comète?
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Cosa c’è dentro una cometa?
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¿Qué hay en el interior de un cometa?
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彗星の地表下に何がある？
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瑞士研发测量彗星冰层的仪器：彗星表面下有什么？

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