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Most are thought to come from the kuiper belt, further out than the orbit of Neptune. Long term comets may also come from the Oort cloud, which is further out still.
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What is the region in the Solar System considered to be the source on long-period comets?
The Oort Cloud.
What source of light makes comets visible?
The sun makes everything in the solar system visible.
How does comets help us learn about the solar systems history?
they were formed the same time as the planets (after our sun)
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,
What are the solar systems comets called?
.... errr - well comets.
What is the region in the Solar System considered to be the source on long-period comets?
The Oort Cloud.
What source of light makes comets visible?
The sun makes everything in the solar system visible.
How does comets help us learn about the solar systems history?
they were formed the same time as the planets (after our sun)
Are comets older than our solar system?
No. Most comets are about the same age as the solar system as they formed with it.
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.
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
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.
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.
