By Sakshi Sah
Published Oct 16, 2024

Hindustan Times
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5 NASA pics of comets: Cosmic wonders that space lovers can use as wallpapers

Discover the fascinating world of comets.

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Comets are icy celestial bodies that originate from the outer parts of our solar system.

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As comets approach the Sun, the heat causes their ices to vaporise, creating a glowing coma and tail.

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Comets are made of a combination of frozen gases, dust, and rocky materials.

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Most comets come from two main regions: the Kuiper Belt, beyond Neptune’s orbit, and the distant Oort Cloud.

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NASA’s observations suggest that these regions hold trillions of comets, which can take millions of years to orbit the Sun.

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NASA has discovered that a comet can have two tails: a gas tail and a dust tail, which always point away from the Sun.

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NASA’s observations have shown that the water found in comets is different from Earth's water. 

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NASA continues to study comets to better understand the building blocks of the solar system.

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Comets are more than just icy wanderers in space; they hold clues to the formation of planets and the solar system.

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