Main-belt comets are icy objects found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter—rather than the cold outer solar system where icy bodies are typically expected. They sport comet-like ...

A new "main-belt comet" — a comet-like object masquerading as an asteroid in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter — has been identified, bringing the tally of these beguiling objects up ...

Main-belt comets (MBCs) and asteroids are fascinating celestial objects that reside in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. MBCs are unique because they exhibit comet-like activity ...

As for the difference between a dark comet and an ordinary comet ... The researchers found that the Main Asteroid Belt was their most likely place of origin, the university reports.