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Yes, chunks of ice with bits of rock and dust are sometimes called dirty snowballs. These objects are known as comets and they originate from the outer regions of the solar system. The dust and rock fragments give them their characteristic appearance.

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Are comet sometimes called dry snowballs?

no they are called dirty snowballs because they are rocky and made out of ice


What thing in space is often called a snow-ball?

Asteroids are sometimes called," Dirty Snowballs".


What are comets often called?

Dirty snowballs


What is the planet with dirty snowballs?

(Comets are said to be "dirty snowballs")


Are there snowballs in space?

No, snowballs are made of ice particles that melt in the vacuum of space. However, comets are sometimes described as "dirty snowballs" because they are a mix of ice and dust particles.


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dirty snowballs or "icy mudballs


What is a comet known as?

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What are comets nickname?

Comets are often referred to as "dirty snowballs" or "icy mudballs" due to their icy composition mixed with dust, rock, and organic compounds.


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Because... they're mainly composed of ice and dust. When they get close enough to be affected by the Sun - the stream of particles forming the 'tail' is formed from ice crystals and dust particles.


Do comets and asteroids both develop glowing tails near the sun?

no, only comets develop glowing tails.Fun Fact:some scientists called comets "dirty snowballs"


What is something in space that sometimes is called a dirty snowball?

That's a description sometimes given to comets.


What is like a big dirty snow ball?

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