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Because it is one of the best known comets in the world.
Comet Hale-Bopp (formally designated C/1995 O1) was arguably the most widely observed comet of the twentieth century, and one of the brightest seen for many decades. It was visible to the naked eye for a record 18 months.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe primary difference between Halley's Comet and other known periodic comets is that Halley is the only significant comet with so short a period; it is possible to live long enough to see it twice. Most comets have periods in excess of a normal human lifespan.
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∙ 14y agoA comet is a type of object that orbits the Sun. "Halley's comet" is just one specific comet.
A comet is a type of object that orbits the Sun. "Halley's comet" is just one specific comet.
A comet is a type of object that orbits the Sun. "Halley's comet" is just one specific comet.
A comet is a type of object that orbits the Sun. "Halley's comet" is just one specific comet.
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∙ 14y agoIt was the most widely observed comet of the 20th century and also one of the brightest. Hale-Bopp was visible to the naked eye for a record 18 months.
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∙ 11y agoDid you know that Comet Hale-Bopp is the same age as the sun? 4.5 billion years old!
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∙ 14y agoA comet is a type of object that orbits the Sun. "Halley's comet" is just one specific comet.
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∙ 12y agoNo they are separate comets.
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Comet which seen in every 73 years?
That is Halley's comet, named after English astronomer Edmond Halley,
When is the next halleys comment due to pass the earth?
We expect the only Halley's Comet there is to return to the inner solar system in 2061. That means it'll get close enough to the sun so that we can see it, but we can't tell yet exactly how close to earth it's likely to get.
When is Comelian's Comet coming back?
Halley's Comet or Comet Halley (officially designated 1P/Halley) is the most famous of theperiodic comets and can currently be seen every 75--76 years. Halley's Comet last appeared in the inner Solar System in 1986, and will next appear in mid-2061.
What is the difference between comet and meteors?
Comets are flying bits of rock that don't enter the earth's atmosphere and meteors are flying bits of iron stone or stony iron. Also meteors do enter the earth's atmosphere.
What comet is associated with the Orionids meteor shower?
Halley's Comet
Is halleys comet a star?
No. It's a comet.
What did Edmund Halley invent?
he found halleys comet he found halleys comet
What is Halley's comet nicknamed?
whats halleys comet nicknames
What size is halleys Comet?
big
What comet comes around every year?
I definitely know its not halleys comet
What is the orbit of halleys comet?
See related links
What did the spacecraft giotto visit in 1986?
halleys comet
What years will halleys comet be seen?
in 2061 or 2062
What year will Halleys comet come?
early 2062
What is the reason he is famous?
because he discovered halleys comet
What does Halley's comet look like?
Halleys Comet is a most pretty thing i have seen.
Is halleys comet a theory or law?
Neither. It's a comet that appears about every 75 years.
