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What makes a comet appear bright and with a tail when close to the sun?
The heating up of particles in the comet
How do comets travel in space?
In an elliptical orbit
What makes a comet's tail always point away from the sun throughout its orbit?
Solar wind pushing the tail
Why were comets historically thought to signal danger or doom?
Because they were seen as bad omens
How do some comets differ in terms of orbit duration?
Some take hundreds of years to complete their orbit
Learn about comets, which are big balls of particles such as rocks, ice, and dust, as they travel throughout space. Discover how comets heat up and appear bright with a tail when close to the sun. Explore the concept of comet orbits and their movement in space.
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