Astronomers Discover Origin of "Snowmen" in Space

In the Kuiper Belt, planetesimals - icy blocks integral to the Solar System's formation - are found, with approximately one-tenth of them resembling snowmen. These formations were previously thought to behave like liquids during collisions.

Astronomers Discover Origin of "Snowmen" in Space

Recent findings challenge this belief, as scientists have uncovered a new explanation for how these snowman-like structures are created. The discovery sheds light on the fascinating processes that shape celestial bodies in the outer reaches of the Solar System.