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In a massive galactic collision, the stars much further apart than the water droplets in a rain cloud; the odds that any two stars would collide would be astronomical. However, the number of stars IS "astronomical", in the trillions for a big galaxy like the Milky Way and Andromeda, which WILL collide in about 4 billion years. So it's very possible that at least two such stars will collide, with catastrophic results; in all likelihood, the two stars would start to merge and promptly go nova, destroying them.
But as a general rule, stars don't collide.
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All meteorites collected on Earth come from asteroids or comets?
Most meteorites come from asteroids, which are rocky bodies orbiting the sun. Some meteorites could also come from comets, which are icy bodies. Both asteroids and comets can collide with Earth, resulting in meteorites.
What is meheorites?
Meteorites are solid objects that originate from space and survive the impact with the Earth's surface. They are fragments of asteroids, comets, or other celestial bodies that make it through the Earth's atmosphere and reach the ground. Scientists study meteorites to learn more about the composition and history of our solar system.
Why are there so many meteorites near earth?
There are hardly any comets, meteorites or asteroids near earth. There are only a few that are millions of kilometers from earth. There are a few that pass earth a bit closer because of the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Where meteorites came from?
Meteorites can from asteroids that landed on Earth's surface. They were originally chipped off larger planetary bodies by bolide impact.
Why did the earth get hit with meteorites?
The Earth is constantly hit by small meteorites simply because space has no friction. Therefore, if a small asteroid were to somehow been flung out of the Asteroid belt (becoming a meteor), and was aim at Earth, chances are that it'll hit.
All meteorites collected on Earth come from asteroids or comets?
Most meteorites come from asteroids, which are rocky bodies orbiting the sun. Some meteorites could also come from comets, which are icy bodies. Both asteroids and comets can collide with Earth, resulting in meteorites.
What will collide with earth that provides evidence of earth's inner composition?
Meteorites that originate from the asteroid belt can collide with Earth, carrying evidence of Earth's inner composition. By analyzing these meteorites, scientists can study the interior structure and composition of our planet.
How asteroids and meteorites linked?
A meteorite is an asteroid that is pulled into the Earth's atmosphere.
How are meteorites formed?
Meteorites are formed from fragments of asteroids, planets, or moons that collide in space. These fragments are flung into space due to impacts, volcanic eruptions, or other geological events. Some meteorites come from the Moon or Mars, ejected by asteroid impacts. Once these fragments enter Earth's atmosphere without burning up, they are called meteorites.
What is meheorites?
Meteorites are solid objects that originate from space and survive the impact with the Earth's surface. They are fragments of asteroids, comets, or other celestial bodies that make it through the Earth's atmosphere and reach the ground. Scientists study meteorites to learn more about the composition and history of our solar system.
Why are there so many meteorites near earth?
There are hardly any comets, meteorites or asteroids near earth. There are only a few that are millions of kilometers from earth. There are a few that pass earth a bit closer because of the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Where meteorites came from?
Meteorites can from asteroids that landed on Earth's surface. They were originally chipped off larger planetary bodies by bolide impact.
Where do iron meteorites originate from?
Iron meteorites originate from the cores of asteroids that broke apart due to collisions in space. These fragments eventually make their way to Earth as meteorites.
Why did the earth get hit with meteorites?
The Earth is constantly hit by small meteorites simply because space has no friction. Therefore, if a small asteroid were to somehow been flung out of the Asteroid belt (becoming a meteor), and was aim at Earth, chances are that it'll hit.
How do meteorites and asteroids affect the temperature and size of the earth?
Meteorites and asteroids can influence Earth's temperature and size through their impacts. When large asteroids collide with Earth, they can release significant energy, causing massive fires, tsunamis, and a temporary increase in atmospheric dust and particles, which can block sunlight and lead to a drop in temperature. Over geological timescales, repeated impacts can contribute to the planet's overall mass and affect its geological and atmospheric evolution. However, the overall impact of smaller meteoritic debris is minimal compared to these larger events.
What were meteorites before they got knocked out of their orbit?
Meteorites were originally asteroids or fragments of other celestial bodies that were orbiting in space. When they collided with other objects or were influenced by gravitational forces, they were knocked out of their orbit and eventually fell to Earth's surface as meteorites.
Do asteroids impact earth?
Yes, but fortunately, very rarely.
