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Because people think that comets are cool and they have bright lights and fire and you can make a wish too also because they are interesting to watch maybe some people are scared but they are still interesting!
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How did Comet west change the way astronomers think about comets or the solar system?
comets could be very bright
Astronomers think that most comets come from?
They are from extreme outer parts of the solar system (known as "Kuiper belt") and from a huge cloud of comets lying far beyond the orbit of Pluto, completely surrounding the Sun (known as "Oort cloud").
How much money does a unskilled astronomer eran in the US?
There is no such thing as an "unskilled astronomer". You can be an amateur astronomer if you have an interest in astronomy; you can even build your own telescope, and make important astronomical observations. And most of the comet hunters are amateur astronomers; the "real" professional astronomers don't bother to search for comets, because they know that so many of us "amateur astronomers" and hobbyists are looking. Obviously, an amateur astronomer doesn't get paid; outside of university settings, there are very few professional astronomers who get paid to do astronomical work.
What do comets and asteroids not have in common?
Comets are Comets and Asteroids are Asteroids
How are comets classified?
how are comets classfied
Why are comets interesting to astronomers?
by its light
How did Comet west change the way astronomers think about comets or the solar system?
comets could be very bright
What astronomer discovered eight comets?
Many astronomers have discovered that many comets. For example, David Levy is the discoverer or co-discoverer of 22 comets.
How do you know what comets are made of?
Astronomers analyze the light reflected from comets with a machine, and can easily tell what major elements it is composed of.
Where do astronomers think that comets orignate?
Comets are classified by the size of their orbits. As soon as a comet is discovered, astronomers make measurements of its position to try to settle what orbit the comet is in. Many comets with an orbital period up to 100 years are in elongated elliptical orbits that extend out to Neptune's orbit and beyond. The faster comets with longer period might come from the Oort cloud at distances up to 1 light year or even further. A small class of comets come from outside the solar system and these are noted by their high speed and hyperbolic orbits which show they will make one visit and disappear off again.
Astronomers think that most comets come from?
They are from extreme outer parts of the solar system (known as "Kuiper belt") and from a huge cloud of comets lying far beyond the orbit of Pluto, completely surrounding the Sun (known as "Oort cloud").
Why do astronomers name comets?
The same reason why people name anything - to distinguish between them. Comets are named with the year of discovery, a serial number, and the discoverer's name. Most "comet hunters" are amateur astronomers who live for the fleeting fame of having discovered a comet; being an "amateur comet hunter" isn't a job that pays anything. The fame of having a comet named for them is their only reward.
Cite examples of astronomical phenomena known to astronomers before the advent of telescope?
Comets, meteoric swarms (Perseids, Leonids), supernovae (see SN 1572)
How did comet wild 2 change the way astronomers think about comets or Solar Systems?
because it was like unique because it has like craters and because none other like comet like has one
What are spheres covered with ice and dust in the solar system?
Some of the trans-Neptunian objects would fit that description, perhaps Pluto, or it's moon Charon. One's first inclination is to say "comets", but astronomers have come to find that comets are rarely "spheres", they tend to be potato, bean or "peanut" shaped.
What subjects could be find on the site Astronomy for kids?
You can learn all about telescopes, stargazing, comets, constellations, galaxies and black holes. Find out who invented the telescope, famous astronomers and space exploration.
How did Artemis have an impact on history?
This ancient goddess has inspired Renaissance art, today's women rights, and animal rights movements - her name is remembered by astronomers as it's used for naming space vessels and comets.
