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What colour is a comet?
the color of a comet is light blue or dark blue
Does a comet emit visible light and infrared light?
A comet emits no light of its own, until close enough to be illuminated and stimulated by radiation from the sun.
What make's the comet's light up?
The sun makes a comet appear bright. A comet is usually made up of ice and rock. The ice reflects the light of the sun very well.
What is the correct term for the halo light around a comet?
The Coma is the nebulous envelope around the nucleus of a comet. It is formed when the comet passes close to the Sun.
Why is Halley's Comet famous?
Halley's Comet actually comes around every year. Humans enjoy loooking at the beautiful light show. The reason why Halley's Comet is so famous is that light show was the first comet seen that was reecorded.
Does a comet produce light?
Yes, a comet produces light as it travels through space. This light is mainly produced by the Sun's energy causing the comet's nucleus to release gas and dust particles, which reflect sunlight and create a glowing tail.
Why is the tail of a comet luminous?
The tail of a comet is luminous because it scatters and reflects the light from the sun.
What is the correct term for the halo of light around a comet?
The halo of light around a comet is called the coma. It is made up of gas and dust that are released from the comet as it approaches the sun and is illuminated by sunlight, creating a glowing cloud around the comet.
Is a moon a large asteroid or a small planet or a natural satellite or a comet?
It is a natural satellite.
What is the name of one comet myth?
One comet myth is the belief that comets were seen as omens of great events, such as wars or natural disasters, in various ancient cultures.
How do you use the word comet in a sentence?
The comet is moving quickly across the sky.
Can a comet go a light year in 1 second?
No. A light year is the distance light travels in a year, and nothing can travel faster than light. Therefore, the quickest that anything could travel a light year is 1 year. A comet travels much slower than light.
