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Mysteries of Comets and Meteoroids in the Solar System

Delve into the captivating world of comets and meteoroids, composed of dust, rock particles, and ice. Explore their historical significance and the contributions of Jan Oort, a Dutch astronomer. Unravel the dynamics of these celestial objects and their impact on Earth.

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Mysteries of Comets and Meteoroids in the Solar System

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  1. Other Objects in the Solar System BY: LINA ROCHAA!

  2. ~Comets~ • Made up of dust, rock particles, and ice. • Comets have been observed for a long point of time. • They have been watched since the ancient times, and were considered bad omens • They have 4 parts: Nucleus, Coma, Ion tail and Dust tail

  3. Jan Oort • He was a Dutch astronomer. • He was the one who said that BILLIONS of comets surround the solar system

  4. Meteoroids • Composed of the left over dust, and particles of a comet • Very small in size, its not harmful to Earth • Once a Meteoroid enters the atmosphere, its is a meteor • A meteorite is the piece of the rock that IMPACTS, and hits the ground on Earth

  5. Questions! • What is a meteoroid called once it enter Earth’s Atmosphere? • Who is Jan Oort?

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