A comet is a small celestial object made of ice, dust, and rock that orbits the Sun.

Comets originate from the outer regions of the Solar System, such as the Kuiper Belt and the distant Oort Cloud.

When a comet approaches the Sun, heat causes its ice to vaporize, releasing gas and dust into space.

This creates a glowing atmosphere called a coma and often a long tail that points away from the Sun due to solar radiation and the solar wind.

Comets are remnants from the early Solar System, preserving ancient material from its formation.

By studying them, scientists gain insight into the origins of planets and the conditions that existed billions of years ago.

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