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Comets are usually very small objects hurtling through space at enormous speeds. When they come into contact with a large object (such as the sun), they get captured in its gravity. However, the gravity isn't large enough to completely tear it away from the course it was originally following. So the result is a "slingshot" effect in which the comet flies very far out into space, turns around, shoots the other direction, and returns again. Thus the very large orbit.
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Why are commets called commets?
The word "comet" comes from the Greek word "kometes," meaning "long-haired." This term was used in ancient times to describe the appearance of a comet when its tail was visible in the sky. The name stuck and continues to be used for these celestial bodies today.
Does Saturn have a long or short orbit?
actually to brake it to you scientist haven't discovered that out yet but scientist are pretty sure it has a long orbit :)
How long does it take for the man to orbit the earth?
How many days does it take for the moon to orbit the earth
How long was the Hubble Telescope in orbit?
HST has been in continuous orbit since it was deployed in 1990.
How long is a revolution?
A revolution is how long a planet takes to orbit the sun.
What do commets orbit?
Comets orbit stars
Why does pluto take so long to orbit the earth?
No answer Pluto orbits the Sun Pluto does not orbit the Earth
Do commets revolve around planets?
No. Comets only orbit the Sun or fly through interstellar space. Comets move too fast to be captured by a planet. Even if they did, they do not have enough mass to sustain an orbit around a planet. It would eventually get sucked to the surface by the plant's gravity.
Which planet takes longer to orbit the sun and why?
Neptune. Because it was the farthest planet from the sun. So its orbit's length is long.
Dose it take Neptune so long to orbit around the sun because of its size?
Not the size of the mass, It's the Miles in the orbit!
Why does it take so long for Neptune to orbit the sun?
As its further away from the Sun.
Commets are made up of what?
Mostly gas and ice
What are the two regions from which commets originate?
Mars And Jupiter
What causes the tail of commets?
the heat from a star or planet
When does wild island open?
if you guys are listening make a lot of commets about monster high so we can get the island back on poptropica people.
How long is Uranus' orbit?
Uranus' orbit is 84 years.
Why are commets called commets?
The word "comet" comes from the Greek word "kometes," meaning "long-haired." This term was used in ancient times to describe the appearance of a comet when its tail was visible in the sky. The name stuck and continues to be used for these celestial bodies today.
