These results show that there is ice on the surface, but not very much and definitely not enough to account for the water we see in the out-gassed material that is in the coma [the cloud of gas and dust that surrounds the comet].
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Understanding a comet's water cycle and supply is critical to understanding these bodies as a system and as a possible source that delivered water to Earth.
This quote is just one of 4 total Jessica Sunshine quotes in our collection. Jessica Sunshine is known for saying 'These results show that there is ice on the surface, but not very much and definitely not enough to account for the water we see in the out-gassed material that is in the coma [the cloud of gas and dust that surrounds the comet].' as well as some of the following quotes.