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How does comets help us learn about the solar systems history?
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∙ 13y ago
they were formed the same time as the planets (after our sun)
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How can studying comets help us learn about the solar systems history?
It helps us to know about the solar system's early history. That's because we think comets are leftovers from the formation of the planets, etc. They are very old, primitive bodies, like the asteroids.
What is the history of comets?
They seem to be bits left over from the formation of the Solar System about 4.5 billion years ago.
Are comets older than our solar system?
No. Most comets are about the same age as the solar system as they formed with it.
Are all solar systems the same?
Not necessarily! System with one sun (star) at its centre is called solar system. A solar system may have anything. Our solar system has, of course eight planets, asteriods, comets. But any other solar system in the cosmos may have different things,
Does solar flares give comets their tail?
No, comets have tails due to solar radiation subliming ices and other volatile substances into a temporary atmosphere that is tail shaped due to the comets velocity.
What are the solar systems comets called?
.... errr - well comets.
How can studying comets help us learn about the solar systems history?
It helps us to know about the solar system's early history. That's because we think comets are leftovers from the formation of the planets, etc. They are very old, primitive bodies, like the asteroids.
Which comets have visited our solar system?
All the comets that have been seen in history were in the solar system and most still are.
What do scientist hope to learn about comets?
The original of our solar system could be locked within a comet.
Where can I learn about home solar energy systems?
There are several online sources on information about home solar energy systems. You can also check at your local library for books on home solar energy systems
What object has been studied by scientists to reveal history about your solar system?
Everything in the Solar system. Some examples: comets, asteroids, meteorites, planets...
Are comets older than our solar system?
No. Most comets are about the same age as the solar system as they formed with it.
What is the history of comets?
They seem to be bits left over from the formation of the Solar System about 4.5 billion years ago.
Are there currently any visible comets in your solar system?
There are no visible comets at this time.
Are comets close to the inner or outer part of the solar system?
I scientifically believe that comets are closer to the outer part of the solar system.
Are all solar systems the same?
Not necessarily! System with one sun (star) at its centre is called solar system. A solar system may have anything. Our solar system has, of course eight planets, asteriods, comets. But any other solar system in the cosmos may have different things,
Where do you find comets in the solar system?
comets can be found in the oort cloud to the south of Pluto
