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How often are comets seen?
Comets are typically visible from Earth every few years, with some being more frequently observed than others. Most comets are only visible for a short period of time as they move through the inner solar system. Astronomers actively monitor for new comets using telescopes and observatories.
Why is a comets orbit considered a cycle?
A comets orbit is considered a cycle because a comet circles back in an elliptical orbit.
What names have been given to different comets?
Some famous comets and their names include Halley's Comet, Comet Hale-Bopp, Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, and Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Each comet is named based on the astronomers who discovered them or based on a specific naming convention.
Does a comets speed change as it orbits the sun?
Yes. Comets have highly elliptical orbits. They move fastest when they are nearest the sun and slowest when they are farthest away.
What comets names start with the letter h?
Two comets that begin with the letter "H" are Comet Halley and Comet Hale-Bopp. Comet Halley is one of the most famous comets known for its periodic return to the inner solar system, while Comet Hale-Bopp was a bright and widely observed comet in 1997.
Why do astronomers name comets?
The same reason why people name anything - to distinguish between them. Comets are named with the year of discovery, a serial number, and the discoverer's name. Most "comet hunters" are amateur astronomers who live for the fleeting fame of having discovered a comet; being an "amateur comet hunter" isn't a job that pays anything. The fame of having a comet named for them is their only reward.
How did comet wild 2 change the way astronomers think about comets or Solar Systems?
because it was like unique because it has like craters and because none other like comet like has one
What are comets and which ones have visited your solar system?
The Haley Comet
How often are comets seen?
Comets are typically visible from Earth every few years, with some being more frequently observed than others. Most comets are only visible for a short period of time as they move through the inner solar system. Astronomers actively monitor for new comets using telescopes and observatories.
Why is a comets orbit considered a cycle?
A comets orbit is considered a cycle because a comet circles back in an elliptical orbit.
What names have been given to different comets?
Some famous comets and their names include Halley's Comet, Comet Hale-Bopp, Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, and Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Each comet is named based on the astronomers who discovered them or based on a specific naming convention.
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.
Does a comets speed change as it orbits the sun?
Yes. Comets have highly elliptical orbits. They move fastest when they are nearest the sun and slowest when they are farthest away.
Is Hailey's comet a part of solar system?
Yes. In fact, with the extremely rare exception of a "rogue" comet, all comets are a part of our solar system.
What comets names start with the letter h?
Two comets that begin with the letter "H" are Comet Halley and Comet Hale-Bopp. Comet Halley is one of the most famous comets known for its periodic return to the inner solar system, while Comet Hale-Bopp was a bright and widely observed comet in 1997.
When was last comet last seen?
As objects visible to astronomers with telescopes, it is a rare time when some comet is not visible in the sky, at some place in the world. But as far as large, naked-eye comets, the last one was Comet Hale-Bopp, which reached maximum brightness in April of 1997. It will not return for about 2500 years. New comets are being discovered all the time, but there is no way to predict when or if a large, naked-eye comet will be seen again. We are reasonably sure of the return of Comet Halley, but that will next be in 2061.
What is the orbit of a comet?
Comets in the solar system follow elliptical orbits around the Sun.
