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All comets, we believe, are composed of a lot of ices such as frozen carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen, water, and other gasses, with a lot of dust and some rocks. Science Fiction writers Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven described a comet as a "dirty snowball".
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When was Haileys comet seen in the 20th century?
halleys comet apeared twise in the 20th century
What is the space curiosity that returns to earths view approximately every 76 years?
Halley's Comet is a well-known comet that orbits the Sun approximately every 76 years. It last appeared in 1986 and will next be visible from Earth in 2061.
Was halleys comet 10 miles from the earth in 1961?
No. in 1961 the comet was way out in the solar system, the recent close approaches were in 1910 and 1986 - non of there were as close as 10 miles from the nucleus, although Earth did pass through the comets tail in 1910.
What is a well known name for a meteoroid?
There is Halley's comet, and a meteorite crater called Hoba Iron Meteorite. Does that help?
How do you write a sentence for the word comet?
The comet hurtled towards the Earth.A comet is not made of fire, as it may look to the naked eye, but actually of ice.The plane fell from the sky like a comet.He must've been going at the speed of a comet!
Why was halleys comet made?
Nobody made Halley's Comet, and there isn't any purpose to its existence. It simply is.
Is halleys comet a star?
No. It's a comet.
What is Halley's comet nicknamed?
whats halleys comet nicknames
What size is halleys Comet?
big
Did halleys comet have a tsunami?
Halley's Comet is an astronomical body not a terrestrial one. It is made of mainly frozen ices. A tsunami is not possible there.
Facts about halleys comet?
it is made up of ice and dirt and is therefore also known as a "Dirty Snowball"
What year will Halleys comet come?
early 2062
What years will halleys comet be seen?
in 2061 or 2062
What did the spacecraft giotto visit in 1986?
halleys comet
What is the orbit of halleys comet?
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Most recent coment near earth?
halleys comet
What is the next year that Halleys comet will be visible from earth?
2061
