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Have you ever seen in the evening or in the predawn hours a large celestial body with a long tail? What is it called?

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Have you ever seen in the evening or in the predawn hours a large celestial body with a long tail? What is it called?

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It is called a comet. A comet is a celestial body made of ice and dust particles. It revolves around the Sun. When a comet comes close to the Sun, the Sun’s heat turns some frozen matter into gas. This gas forms a long tail, so the comet appears bright with a long glowing tail.

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Chapter 16: The Universe - Intext Questions [Page 89]

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Balbharati General Science Integrated [English] Standard 6 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 16 The Universe
Intext Questions | Q 1. | Page 89
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