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Halley's Comet is not inherently luminous; it reflects sunlight due to its icy and dusty nucleus. When it approaches the Sun, the heat causes the comet's ices to sublimate, releasing gas and dust that form a bright coma and tail, making it visible from Earth. This brightness can vary significantly depending on its distance from the Sun and Earth, but during its perihelion, it can become quite luminous, appearing as a bright object in the night sky.
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What did Edmund Halley invent?
Edmund Halley did not invent anything, but he was a British astronomer known for calculating the orbit of the comet that now bears his name. Halley's Comet, which passes by Earth approximately every 75-76 years, was the first comet to be recognized as periodic.
Is hally's comet luminous or non luminous?
Halley's Comet is non-luminous itself; it does not emit light like a star. However, it becomes visible in the night sky as sunlight reflects off its surface, making it appear luminous to us on Earth.
Is halleys comet part of the solar system?
Yes. Halley's Comet is a comet that orbits our sun, and the definition of "Part of the solar system" is 'Any object that orbits our sun.'
Halleys comet tapestry?
The Bayeux Tapestry, not Halleys comet, is a famous 11th-century embroidered cloth that depicts the Norman conquest of England in 1066. Halley's Comet did make an appearance in 1066, which is believed to be depicted in the tapestry as a bad omen for the English.
What is the reason he is famous?
He is famous for his impact on the music industry and his innovative approach to creating and performing music.
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
What year will Halleys comet come?
early 2062
What did the spacecraft giotto visit in 1986?
halleys comet
What years will halleys comet be seen?
in 2061 or 2062
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
Why was halleys comet made?
Nobody made Halley's Comet, and there isn't any purpose to its existence. It simply is.
Why is the tail of a comet luminous?
The tail of a comet is luminous because it scatters and reflects the light from the sun.
How far away is Halley's comet from the sun?
Halley's Comet is currently a little beyond the orbit of Neptune.
