Tuesday, April 5, 2011

1.34 Describe How the Orbit of a Comet Differs From that of a Planet



Halley's Comet - http://www.ottisoft.com/Activities/Halleys%20comet.htm

1.  Four differences between planets and comets are:
      a. Comets are usually made from ______
      b. Comets have highly elliptical ______ compared to planets
      c. Comets usually travel _____ than ______
      d. Comets usually have long ______, made when the heat from the sun melts the vaporises the comet