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What exactly is a comet?

Updated: 11/20/2022
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comet is mostly made out of rock, dust,a nd freezing water

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Does Halley's Comet have rings?

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What year did halley find his comet?

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How many years does it take a comet to appear?

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Who discoverd halleys comet?

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