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Yes, comets pass by earth regularly and it has been hit by metorites regularly. If the Big Bang theory is correct, then an asteroid could be headed towards Earth just like our system was created
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Name 3 items found in space besides stars moons planets?
comets, asteriods, and meteors.
Why are planets their moons asteroids and comets not stars?
The moon will not die out. The asteroids and comets are the same. A comet (asteroid) are rocks from space.When it gets to close to the Earth it gets pulled by gravity and it causes this space rock to catch on fire.
What is the difference between a comet's common and scientific name?
The names of comets vary by where you are, but the scientific name is always the same.
What celestial space object can a meteor come from?
The average space rock that becomes a meteor is typically a fragment from a comet, or a shard thrown off when two asteroids collide.
Which object in the solar system is a frozen mass of ice or dust?
i believe that the answer to that aught to be either comet or asteroid
Why there is no scientific basis about comet and asteroid?
There is a scientific basis. Asteroids and comets have been direct;y observed and studied.
What are the superstitions related to comet and asteroid in japan?
In Japan, the superstitions that are related to comet and asteroid is that it is death calling. People therefore are usually afraid to see the comets and asteroids.
Do superstitions about comets asteroids and meteor have scientific basis?
No. By definition, a superstition is irrational and has no scientific basis.The actual threats posed by comets and meteors are much greater than the "portents" that are seen in Astrology. But no known civilization is known to have experienced them. Eclipses, moon phases, and the alignments of planets are other celestial phenomena that became associated with either fortunate or unfortunate occurrences.Superstitious beliefs draw connections between phenomena and objects that, based on scientific evidence, are unrelated. If a belief in such a connection has a scientific basis, then by definition the belief is not superstitious.No.In Japan, the superstitions that are related to comet and asteroid is that it brings death. People therefore are usually afraid to see the comets and asteroids. In reality no actual events of this kind are directly associated with just seeing a comet or meteor, however, the actual impact of either would make the superstition seem legitimate.
How do supertitious about comet asteriods andmeteors have scientific basis?
They don't. By definition, a superstition does not have a scientific basis.
Does superstitions about comets and asteroids have scientific basis?
No. By definition, a superstition is irrational and has no scientific basis.The actual threats posed by comets and meteors are much greater than the "portents" that are seen in astrology. But no known civilization is known to have experienced them. Eclipses, moon phases, and the alignments of planets are other celestial phenomena that became associated with either fortunate or unfortunate occurrences.Superstitious beliefs draw connections between phenomena and objects that, based on scientific evidence, are unrelated. If a belief in such a connection has a scientific basis, then by definition the belief is not superstitious.No.In Japan, the superstitions that are related to comet and asteroid is that it brings death. People therefore are usually afraid to see the comets and asteroids. In reality no actual events of this kind are directly associated with just seeing a comet or meteor, however, the actual impact of either would make the superstition seem legitimate.
Do superstitions about comets asteroid and meteors have a basis?
No. By definition, a superstition is irrational and has no scientific basis.The actual threats posed by comets and meteors are much greater than the "portents" that are seen in Astrology. But no known civilization is known to have experienced them. Eclipses, moon phases, and the alignments of planets are other celestial phenomena that became associated with either fortunate or unfortunate occurrences.Superstitious beliefs draw connections between phenomena and objects that, based on scientific evidence, are unrelated. If a belief in such a connection has a scientific basis, then by definition the belief is not superstitious.No.In Japan, the superstitions that are related to comet and asteroid is that it brings death. People therefore are usually afraid to see the comets and asteroids. In reality no actual events of this kind are directly associated with just seeing a comet or meteor, however, the actual impact of either would make the superstition seem legitimate.
What are the superstitions related to comet and asteroid?
Comets and asteroids are superstitiously seen as bad sign in most cultures all around the world due to the fact that they have been linked to natural disasters in history. Halley's Comet, for instance, is seen as a bad omen.
What objects lie in kuiper belt?
Comet like asteroids.
Is Ceres larger than comet and asteroids?
It IS an asteroid. (The biggest.)
Can an asteroid turn into a comet?
No. Asteroids and comets have different compositions.
What is a synonym for solar system?
The Sun together with planets, asteroids and comet which orbit it.
What are the similarities between asteroids and meteors?
Asteroids and meteors are made up of rocks or ice.All cannot be seen without a telescope (Only comet has exception to that whenever it's orbit comes close to Earth such as Hailey's comet.
