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What happens when sunlight hits a comet?

When it is from very far away, nothing. But when a comet approaches the inner Solar System,solar radiation causes the volatile materials within the comet to vaporize and stream out of the nucleus, carrying dust away with them. That is what we call the 'tail' of a comet.


a piece of land surrounded by water call?

volcanos


What to do when baby eats comet cleaner?

If a baby has ingested comet cleaner, seek immediate medical attention. Call poison control for guidance and keep the product container for reference. Do not induce vomiting unless advised by a healthcare professional.


What do you call a piece of land sarrounded by water?

Island is the name that best describes a piece of land sarrounded by water


Who was the finder of Halleys Comet?

The earliest recorded appearance of Halley's Comet was by Chinese astronomers around 239 / 240 BC. It was recorded by astronomers in many cultures, but was not known to be the same comet. Credit for the discovery of Halley's Comet as the same, returning comet, goes to Edmond Halley. Halley had investigated historical records of 24 comets appearing near Earth between 1337 to 1698, and noted similarities in orbits and other parameters between three of them - the ones that were recorded in 1531, 1607 and 1682. In 1705, he published "A Synopsis of the Astronomy of Comets", demonstrating that the comet which appeared to return about every 76 years was likely to be the same comet. Halley predicted its return in 1758, something which he did not live to see, but which was proven to be the case. We cannot know who originally observed the comet that we now call "Halley's Comet". There were documented observations of the comet as early as 240 BCE. Notes from the Talmud indicate that this was a re-appearance of the comet, so people had remembered seeing it before. Halley's Comet is a fairly short-period comet, becoming visible about every 76 years. It got the name "Halley's Comet" because in 1705, Edmund Halley predicted the year that it would re-appear in 1758. He based this on historical observations. The French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille proposed naming the comet in Halley's honor in 1759.

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What do you call the tracks in the sky from airplanes?

Condensation trails or 'con trails'.


In friends how did joey call the comet they were watching one night on the roof?

The Burger King Comet!


When were comets found?

Comets have been seen and studied by people for thousands of years. Edmond Halley predicted a comet to return in 1705 which is why we call it Halley's Comet or Comet Halley.


What do the call a dirty snowball In our solar system?

A comet has this nickname.


What happens when sunlight hits a comet?

When it is from very far away, nothing. But when a comet approaches the inner Solar System,solar radiation causes the volatile materials within the comet to vaporize and stream out of the nucleus, carrying dust away with them. That is what we call the 'tail' of a comet.


What do you call the part behind the rotor on a 2003 mustang behind the rotors. My mustang was on a jack when the jack dropped and the part was bent. I need to replace it but don't know what it is.?

i think you are refering to the dust shield.. a thin piece of metal in a semi circular pattern directly behind the rotor and a little bigger diameter than the rotor.. this would be an easy piece to bend


Will eating comet harm a unborn child?

If a child eats Comet call poison control immediately.


Why do they call a comet a comet?

The naming scheme for comets produces names like 1P/1682 Q1. This is more informative (if you know how the system works) and precise (the scheme ensures that every comet has a unique name), but considerably less memorable, than "Halley's comet."


Does Hunting Trails Dish Network have problems?

At times there may be a problem with Hunting Trails. If you are experiencing problems trying to play Hunting Trails, you can call our 800 number (1-800-333-3474) and we can let you know if there are any technical problems.


What did the mouse call the best piece of art that he had painted?

A mouster piece


What do scientists call comets that orbit the sun every 200 years or more?

Long-period comet


What do you call a piece of pizza?

a slice