Comets

okay i think that they are the same because arnt comets the same as shoting stars and shoting stars are just asterids that came to close to the earth so i think that they are the same. but you might want to ask someone before using this information im only 13.

ok no! your way wrong soory bro.. comets have a tail... asteroids don't

comets are made up of mostly rock and ice...and asteroids of rock and metals.

and by the way, a shooting star is an meteor not and asteroid

The tail of the comet always points away from the sun because, the comet rotates around the sun, also, it would not be able to face the sun because of the EXCRUCIATING HEAT! I love my family . <3

Comets and asteroids are both celestial bodies orbiting the Sun. Comets are icy bodies that develop a tail when passing close to the Sun, while asteroids are rocky or metallic objects that typically orbit in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Both comets and asteroids can occasionally enter Earth's vicinity.

Comets are lumps of rock or ice broken away from larger comets or asteroids. These do not only orbit the sun but other planetary systems around our universe.

They orbit our sun due to the tremendous gravitational force the sun has. It pulls everything around it with less gravity than its self towards it. A well known comet is Haley's comet, which has been orbiting the sun for millions of years. It is locked in a orbit like we are around the sun, and this one particular comet is next estimated to pass Earth again in 2065.

Smaller comets hit earth's atmosphere every day and are seen as shooting stars at night because they are simply too small to penetrate the dense gasses surrounding our planet. These are the size of grains of sand and up-to small cars.

150,000 tonnes of space material of rock and ice enter Earth as a result of gravity from the earth pulling space debris towards us.

A comet is a small, icy Solar System body that when passing close to the sun, it heats up and begins to outgas. A meteor is a small rocky or metallic body that travels through space, and are usually fragments of comets or asteroids.

Comets are primarily made up of ice, dust, and rock. The ice is composed of water, ammonia, methane, and carbon dioxide, while the dust and rock materials include silicates, carbonaceous compounds, and metal-rich components. Additionally, comets may contain other volatile substances such as formaldehyde and hydrogen cyanide.

Halleyâ??s Comet is a periodic comet and returns to earth at roughly every 75 years as predicted by Edmond Halley. Who happened to notice the pattern but was unable to see its return in 1758. In 1910 the comet was especially fantastic, having passed Earth by at about 13.9 million miles, and was photographed for the first time. The return of the comet in 1986 was met by a number of nationâ??s satellites. This fleet of spaceships is sometimes dubbed the "Halley Armada." But was only a spec on the horizon for most of the Earths telescopes as it passed on the other side of the sun opposite Earth at the time.

Halley's Comet is a famous periodic comet that is visible from Earth every 75-76 years. It is named after the astronomer Edmond Halley who successfully predicted its return. The last time Halley's Comet was visible from Earth was in 1986, and it will next be visible in 2061.

The nucleus is made up of a special dust called fluffy. It is called fluffy because this dust could be as lightweight and full of holes like a sponge. The holes in the dust are filled with ices like water, carbon dioxide (dry ice), and carbon monoxide.

A comets ion or gas tail always extends away from the sun, as it is effected more by the solar wind from the sun. The dust tail follows the orbit of the comet, streaming behind the comet - where the comet has been.

== == Its last appearance was in 1986, and it is due back in 2061. I had the pleasure of seeing it in 1986; it wasn't an extremely dramatic show that time around, but beautiful nonetheless. See link for more information.

Comets can be formed anywhere in space. They are mainly composed of ice and dust, which can be acquired from anywhere in space i.e pieces of chipped planets or random space particle.

Hope this was helpful x]

A comet can go very fast because it is often heading toward the sun or looping around the sun. It is believed that 366 miles per second is the fastest a comet's movement has ever been measured.

i think it comes past the earth every 76 years.

One famous superstition related to comets is that they are omens of impending disaster or significant events. Throughout history, people have associated comets with disasters such as wars, plagues, or the deaths of prominent figures. This belief has persisted in various cultures, despite comets being scientifically understood as icy bodies orbiting the Sun.

Asteroids are generally bigger than comets, with sizes ranging from a few meters to hundreds of kilometers in diameter. Comets are typically smaller and are made up of rock, dust, and ice. However, there can be exceptions, and sizes can vary among individual asteroids and comets.

Most comets travel around the Sun in elliptical paths. The time it takes a comet to make a complete orbit is called its period. Some comets have short periods of less than seven years. Others travel in such huge orbits that they pass near the Sun only once in thousands or even millions of years. As of 1995, 878 comets have been catalogued and their orbits at least roughly calculated. Of these 184 are periodic comets (orbital periods less than 200 years); some of the remainder are no doubt periodic as well, but their orbits have not been determined with sufficient accuracy to tell for sure. No comets seem to have approached the Sun from beyond the limits of the solar system. Therefore, all comets seen by astronomers are considered part of the solar system.

Halley's Comet varies in size as it travels through space. Its nucleus is estimated to be about 9 miles (15 kilometers) long and 5 miles (8 kilometers) wide. When the comet is close to the sun, it can develop a coma (a cloud of gas and dust) and a tail that can extend for millions of miles.

Comet Encke is a periodic comet with the shortest orbit of any known comet in the solar system at 3.30 years. It was first discovered on January 17, 1786 by Pierre F. A. Mechain. It was named after Johann Franz Encke, who was the first person to calculate its orbit.

A comet's tail can vary in length, but it can extend from tens of thousands to millions of kilometers. The tail is mainly composed of dust and gas particles that are released as the comet approaches the Sun and interaction with solar wind pushes the material away from the comet's nucleus.

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.

Meteors don't have names; they are transient, burning up in the atmosphere. They are gone in a second or two.

If it survives, some meteorites are given names, usually related to the location of the fall.

Comets are made up of ice, rock, and dust and originate from the outer solar system. They have a tail when approaching the Sun due to the melting of ice. Meteors, on the other hand, are small rocky or metallic particles that burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere, creating a streak of light commonly known as a shooting star.

Yes, male comet goldfish can be kept with female comet goldfish. However, be mindful of the tank size and ensure there is enough space and hiding spots to reduce aggression during breeding season. It's also essential to monitor the water parameters and maintain good water quality for the health of the fish.

First flight: 29 July 1949. Entered service: 2 May 1952. Go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Comet