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Comets
Comets are small solar system bodies that orbit around the Sun. They have a tail (trail of light) when traveling in space.
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What major event happened then comet wild 2 appeared?
The major event that happened when Comet Wild 2 appeared was the Stardust mission in 2004 conducted by NASA. The spacecraft Stardust flew close to Comet Wild 2, collected samples of its coma dust, and brought them back to Earth for analysis. This event provided valuable information about the composition of comets and the early 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.
How often does Halley's Comet appear and when will it be seen again?
Every 75 -76 years, so it will reappear sometime between 2061- 2062
What is an asteroid called when it is burning up in the earth's atmosphere?
A metiorite. I believe what you're talking about is a meteoroid, not an asteroid. An asteroid is rather large, revolves around the sun, and when one hits the Earth, and a few have, it is disastrous. A meteoroid, on the other hand, is much smaller and when it hits the Earth's atmosphere and burns up (due to the friction of the atmosphere) it is called a meteor. After it reaches the Earth's surface, it is called a meteorite. http://dictionary.infoplease.com/meteor merci, have a good day.
Who are two famous congresspeople?
one famous congressperson was Obama. he was the first African American president, but first he was a congress person
one famous congressperson was Obama. he was the first African American president, but first he was a congress person
Where was the last sighting of an alien?
Now, let's get serious. There are no aliens known to exist, just a bunch of anecdotes, and no matter how high you stack anecdotes, they never become evidence. We hope there is other life out there, and we consider it likely. But someone has to be the first form of intelligent life in the universe, and there is no evidence that it isn't us.
There are often multiple comets that are visible in the sky at any given time. To find the current location of a specific comet, you can check astronomy websites, apps, or resources like the SkySafari app or the International Astronomical Union's website for the most up-to-date information on comet locations.
When did the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collide with Jupiter?
Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with Jupiter between July 16 and July 22, 1994. This was a rare event where a comet broke into multiple pieces due to Jupiter's gravity and each fragment collided with the planet over the span of a few days.
Comets can travel varying distances depending on their orbits. Some comets have orbits that take them far out into the outer solar system, while others have short-period orbits that keep them closer to the sun. Some comets can travel billions of miles during their journey through the solar system.
How fast does space mountain go?
- Magic Kingdom - 28 MPH
- Disneyland - 32 MPH
- Tokyo Disneyland - 30 MPH
- Disneyland Paris - 47 MPH
- Hong Kong Disneyland - 32 MPH
Is a planet different from a star?
Yes it is, and this is because a planet is built up out of the dust that surrounds a star. When a star is formed there is still a disk of gas surrounding it. As this gas cools, it condenses and forms solid grains. These grain particles accrete into large bodies called planetesimals, which then collide and accrete to make protoplanets. These protoplanets evolve into planets like the planets in our own solar system.
It is too difficult to tell. There is no existing average for the velocity of comets, as all comets are different. Gravitional, solar and initial velocity have a lot to due with the velocity of a comet.
Even though there is a great deal of variation, the answer would have to be very, very fast. Fast, that is, compared to earth standards. If a comet were to hit earth, for example, chances are that we wouldn't see or even know that it had hit. It would just hit. Not to scare you. The chances of a comet hitting the earth are slim to none.
Where are comets in the solar system?
From my understanding, comets like to hang out way way past Pluto. Kind of like the asteroid belt. Some comets have 100 - 10,000 year orbit around our sun. But as for your question that's where the majority of the comets are.
The above answer is right, partly. Comets are found just outside of the orbit of Pluto, in the Kuiper Belt. Another place is where beyond the Kuiper Belt though is the Oort Cloud. Hundreds upon thousands of comets are found in the Oort Cloud, which surrounds the Sun and all of the planets.
Comets originate in the Kuiper Belt.
What is the head of a monastery called?
In Western terminology, the head of a Monastery is called an "Abbot." The Eastern term for "Abbot" is "Igumen;" oddly enough, most Abbots of Eastern Orthodox Monasteries, especially on Mount Athos, are "Archimandrites," a more or less honorary title, which is considered as ranking above an Igumen, but has no specific correlation in Western terminology.
Answer2: The English words "abbot" and "abbey" are both derived from the Aramaic ʼab·baʼʹ. Jerome, the translator of the Latin Vulgate, objected to the use of the title "abbot" as applied to the Catholic monks in his time and did so on the basis that it violated Jesus' instructions at Matthew 23:9: "Moreover, do not call anyone your father on earth, for one is your Father, the heavenly One."
Comets move in elliptical orbits around the Sun due to the gravitational pull of the Sun. They can appear to move slowly across the sky as they approach the Sun, and then speed up as they swing around it. The long tails of comets point away from the Sun due to the solar wind pushing their dust and gas particles.
What is the link between meteors and dinosaurs?
the link is that it is a theory that a huge meteor or comet wiped out the majority of the dinosaurs when it impacted on the earth's surface and caused a huge amount of dust to rise into the air and blocked out the sun which meant that the dinosaurs could not breathe and probably froze to death and the impact would have caused an explosion that would be an equivalent to thousands of atomic bombs going off at once I am not totally sure of the facts but this is a start for you...also I think this is a theory and may not have happened at all unless we have testamony from someone who was around back then...sorry about the pun
Comets can travel at speeds ranging from 26,000 miles per hour (42,000 km/h) to over 150,000 miles per hour (241,000 km/h) as they journey through space. The speed at which a comet travels depends on its distance from the Sun and its orbital path.
What are comets tails made up of?
Comet tails are made of parts of the comet, such as ice and water vapor, pieces of rock and dust, and whatever else the comet itself happens to be made of that have broken or evaporated off due to solar wind. This is why the comet trail always trails in a direction that is directly opposite from the sun and not necessarily directly behind the path of the comet itself. A comet can also have two types of tails. A dust tail, and ion tail. The ion tail is made of electrically charged particles...ions. The center of a comet is called a nucleus.
Answer:- Briela's comet appears after 6.6 years. Its correct name is biela's comet. Di vico is not comet. Halley appears after 76 years. Donati is a non period comet. It appeared once only in 1858. I think correct answer is Biela's comet. If there is any other opinion mail me.
Is a period that last 5 days a short period?
A period lasting 5 days is considered to be of average duration. Typically, periods can last anywhere from 3-7 days and can vary in length from person to person. If you consistently have periods lasting less than 3 days or longer than 7 days, it may be worth discussing with a healthcare provider.
Do comets contain a lot of dirt?
They are often referred to as 'dirty ice balls.' So I would say that they are mostly made of water and contain only a little bit of dirt.
Has a Meteoroid Comet or Asteroid ever hit the Earth?
The Earth has been hit by rocks from space many times. We are certain of a fair number of impact craters around the world, but which ones were meteors and which were comets? And does it really make a difference?
There have been a number of planetary extinction events, things that killed 75% or more of all life on Earth. Until 30 years ago, no one believed that a large meteor, asteroid or comet could have caused them. Then Luis Alvarez made a persuasive case that an impact near the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico had caused such global devastation 65 million years ago that it killed off, among others, the dinosaurs.
252 million years ago, a similar but bigger impact at the end of the Permian era probably killed off 95% of all life on earth.
And just this week (January 2, 2009), scientists have announced that an impact in northern Canada 12,900 years ago may have killed off the mammoths, mastodons, and saber-tooth tigers - and all the humans in North America - by melting a Canadian glacier and flooding the Mississippi River with icy water that then disrupted the Gulf Stream and caused the "Younger Dryas" mini-ice age. Beyond those, there is the Meteor Crater in Arizona, impact craters in France, and countless more. Install Google Earth, and start looking for circular hills; you'll find impact craters all over.
What are three main parts of a comet?
A comet's 3 main parts are nucleus, coma and tail. The nucleus is the heart of a comet. A coma is the gas and dust that forms a cloud around the nucleus. The tail is a blazing streamer from the coma, it is million of miles long
How do a meteor and an asteroid differ?
An asteroid is larger than a meteoroid, though the actual size requirement is not defined.
