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Why does a comet takes this long to be seen again from Earth?
because the comet is so far away theat you cant see it without a telescope
Will halleys comet kill us in July 28th 2061?
No it won't. It will be seen from Earth, but it will be a long way from Earth, so it poses no danger to us. You can see many things in the sky at night that are a very long way away. Right now Halley's Comet is too far away to see, but when it is close enough to see, it will still be a very long way from Earth in 2061, just like it was when it was seen in 1986 and in 1910 and other previous occasions that it has been seen from Earth.
What is the major difference between Comet Hyakutake and Halleys comet?
Halley's Comet was a periodic comet; it returns to the inner system every 76 years. Hale-Bopp is a very long-period comet; it may have been last seen in 2215 BC. That may have been Hale-Bopp's first approach to the Sun; its orbit was likely altered by close brushes with Jupiter then, and again during its last pass in 1997. Hale-Bopp's next appearance may be in or around the year 4530 AD.
What does halleys commit look like?
Halley's Comet is a periodic comet that is visible from Earth roughly every 75-76 years. When it passes close to the sun, it develops a bright coma and a visible tail. Halley's Comet is known for its long, elliptical orbit that takes it from the outer solar system to the inner solar system.
How large is halleys commet?
Halley's Comet has a nucleus (solid center) estimated to be about 9 miles (15 kilometers) wide. The most recently verified sighting of Halley's Comet was in 1986.
Why does Halleys comet travel through our solar system regularly?
Halley's comet is in orbit round the sun. Its orbit time is about 75 years, but as the orbital path is long and narrow, most of that is spent far out where we cannot see it. We see it for a few months when it is near the sun.
What does Halley's comet look like?
Halley's comet appears as a bright ball of light with a long, glowing tail. It is typically visible to the naked eye and has been observed by astronomers for centuries. The length and brightness of its tail can vary depending on its position in its orbit around the sun.
What is the name of the star which get a long tail when they come close to earth?
comet
How long does in take for haileys comet take to orbit the earth?
Halley's Comet orbits the sun, not the earth, roughly every 76 years.
What is the percentage of chance a comet will hit earth?
Close to 100%, if you wait long enough.
How long does it take a comet to orbit the sun with an distance of 1 AU?
The same as the Earth
What is is comet?
A comet is an icy body that releases gas or dust. Most of the comets that can be seen from Earth travel around the sun in long, oval orbits.
