Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2nd Edition. Episode 35 Comets-Gorgeous Primordial Snowballs
2007 - 2025
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Comets are "dirty snowballs" from beyond the orbit of Neptune. As they approach the Sun, they begin to evaporate and produce gaseous tails. In 2005, a space probe impacted Comet Tempel 1, revealing the nature of its interior.
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Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2nd Edition. Episode 35 Comets-Gorgeous Primordial Snowballs
Date Published:
2007 - 2025
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English
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