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How did comet wild 2 change the way astronomers think about comets or Solar Systems?
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∙ 13y ago
because it was like unique because it has like craters and because none other like comet like has one
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∙ 12y agobecause it gave them more information about astronomy and comets.
They learned more things about comets
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How many comets are in the universe?
There are estimated to be around a trillion comets in the Solar System. Assuming that to be "typical" and figuring roughly a billion trillion stars in the universe, that means the number of comets in the universe is probably in the vicinity of a billion trillion trillion (ten to the thirtieth power).
Why constellation are not a part of solar system?
Constellations are "unchanging" patterns that we humans make up in the arrangement of the various stars so far away. The patterns do change, but very slowly; the constellations that the ancient Greeks and Romans and Egyptians saw 2000 years ago is little changed now. The solar system is right here; our Sun, the Earth, the Moon, the planets and comets and asteroids.
Astronomers are interested in solar neutrinos because neutrinos carry with them information about?
The nuclear reactions going on in the heart of the Sun.
What is the reason why comets fell down?
"Down" is the direction of the greatest mass, which, in the Solar System, is the Sun. The reason ALL comets haven't fallen into the Sun is that there also have angular momentum, which results in them falling AROUND the Sun.
What is the typical size of comets that enter the inner solar system?
Occasionally they enter the realm of the inner solar system and become visible .five kilometers is a typical size -- but some are much larger.
How did Comet west change the way astronomers think about comets or the solar system?
comets could be very bright
What are the solar systems comets called?
.... errr - well comets.
How do astronomers find planets in other solar systems?
HUGE telescopes and a little bit of physics.
How does comets help us learn about the solar systems history?
they were formed the same time as the planets (after our sun)
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").
Is there life on other planets is there any similar to earth?
Astronomers have found Earth-sized planets in other solar systems.
Who are the scientist that study solar system?
astronomers.
Are comets older than our solar system?
No. Most comets are about the same age as the solar system as they formed with it.
Which comets have visited our solar system?
All the comets that have been seen in history were in the solar system and most still are.
What are 3reasons comets are interesting to astronomers?
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!
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.
Are there currently any visible comets in your solar system?
There are no visible comets at this time.
