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Invisible to our eyes, ionic "winds" are constantly blowing away from the sun. As a comet passes in a long, elliptical orbit, its tail is pushed away from the sun by these solar winds. Since most of the visible part of the comet is its tail, this is a very visible effect. Of course, there is no air resistance in the vacuum of outer space, a comet's orbit will not make it more elongated, smooth, etc.
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Do comets orbit the sun in elliptical orbits?
yes yes Yes, comets and asteroids usually follow elliptical orbit.
Do asteroids have a elliptical orbit?
No, comets do.
What has elliptical orbits?
As an elliptical orbit is any orbit that isn't perfectly circular, everything has an elliptical orbit. The planets Mercury and Pluto have the most elliptical orbits of the planets, and are easily seen to be oval shaped. Comets also have highly elliptical orbits.
Do comets orbit the sun in irregular paths?
Comets go around the Sun in a highly elliptical orbit.
Why is a comet orbit considered a cycle?
A comets orbit is considered a cycle because a comet circles back in an elliptical orbit.
Why is a comet's orbit considered a cycle?
A comets orbit is considered a cycle because a comet circles back in an elliptical orbit.
Why is a comets orbit considered a cycle?
A comets orbit is considered a cycle because a comet circles back in an elliptical orbit.
Shape of a comet's orbit?
Comets' orbits are elliptical, like all orbiting bodies.
What is the orbit of a comet?
Comets in the solar system follow elliptical orbits around the Sun.
How does comet orbits and comets orbit?
in an elliptical (oval) orbit around the sun, with its tail pointing in the oposite direction of the sun.
What kind of orbit does comets have?
Comets typically have elliptical orbits, meaning they follow a path that is elongated and can bring them close to the sun at one point in their orbit and then far away at another point. This results in significant changes in their speed and distance from the sun during their journey.
Does elliptical orbit affect it's distance from the sun?
Yes, the distance from the sun is variable for anything with an elliptical orbit.
