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How many comets hit Jupiter per year?
The comets orbiting Jupitor in the Kuiper Belt are controlled by Jupiters gravity pull. It was thought that Jupitor would keep Earth safe from these many massive comets but it is now known that Jupitor does not always cross the path of them and they get out of the orbit as was the case with Showemaker Levy-9.
Do comets orbit mars and Jupiter?
No. Comets orbit the sun. Many asteroids orbit the sun in between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
Why is Jupiter important to earth?
Jupiter plays a critical role in our solar system by acting as a "cosmic vacuum cleaner," attracting and absorbing many asteroids and comets that might otherwise collide with Earth. This helps protect our planet from potential impact events and contributes to the stability of our solar system. Additionally, studying Jupiter provides valuable insights into the formation and evolution of planetary systems.
Is there a shield around Jupiter that protects it from meteors and comets?
Any meteor or comet will burn up in Jupiter's incredibly thick atmosphere.
What are some possible fates of comets?
Comets can be captured by planets, ejected from the solar system, or collide with a celestial body such as a planet or star. Some comets may break apart or disintegrate due to the effects of gravitational forces and their volatile nature.
Do comets orbit Jupiter?
Yes, some comets have been observed to orbit Jupiter. These comets can either be captured by Jupiter's gravity and become temporary moons, or have their orbits altered by Jupiter's gravitational pull.
How many comets hit Jupiter per year?
The comets orbiting Jupitor in the Kuiper Belt are controlled by Jupiters gravity pull. It was thought that Jupitor would keep Earth safe from these many massive comets but it is now known that Jupitor does not always cross the path of them and they get out of the orbit as was the case with Showemaker Levy-9.
Do comets orbit mars and Jupiter?
No. Comets orbit the sun. Many asteroids orbit the sun in between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
How often do comets crash into Jupiter?
Shoemaker-Levy9 crashed in to Jupiter in 1994.
Are there comets between Jupiter and Neptune?
yes
What Jupiter fact start with a c?
comets have slammed into jupiter...one severely did in 2009
How are metoroids formed?
Metoroids are formed when astoroids collide or comets break up.
How does Jupiter protect the inner planets?
Jupiter acts as a "cosmic vacuum cleaner" by effectively trapping and deflecting many potentially hazardous asteroids and comets that could otherwise collide with the inner planets, including Earth. Its massive size and strong gravitational pull serve to influence the trajectories of these celestial objects, reducing the likelihood of impacts with our planet and the other inner planets.
Have Comets actually been observed striking a planet in your Solar system?
Yes. In addition to several comets crashing into the Sun so far this year, the 1994 impacts of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet fragments into Jupiter were quite spectacular.
What are facts about comets and asteroids?
Comets are icy bodies that originate in the outer regions of the solar system and develop tails when they approach the sun, whereas asteroids are rocky and metallic bodies that orbit the sun mainly in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Comets are composed of ice, dust, and rocky material, while asteroids are primarily made of rock and metal. Both comets and asteroids can pose a potential threat to Earth if they collide with our planet.
Are comets a problem on Jupiter?
no, because the planet is a super thick atmosphere
Do five or several comets circle the Sun a year?
actually several comets circle the sun a year!
