comets

Discusses the characteristics of comets and meteors and cites both famous appearances and unexplained mysteries connected with them.

Relates facts about the giant of the solar system and the 1994 collision of a comet with the planet.

An introduction to the celestial phenomena of asteroids, meteoroids and meteorites, and comets.

An introduction to the study of different aspects of the solar system and outer space.

Describes what has been learned about the composition, orbits, and the existence of several well-known comets.

Explains how comets and asteroids form, what they are made of, and how they are studied by astronomers, and presents facts on specific comets, asteroids, and meteorites.

Describes the characteristics of various types of comets and their relationship to Earth with specific emphasis on Halley's comet, its appearances throughout history, and the preparations for its return in early 1986. Includes a glossary of terms.

Describes the discovery of Halley's comet and its historic significance. Also briefly discusses what is known of the composition of comets and their relationship to earth.

"Provides scientific information about asteroids, comets, and meteoroids"--Provided by publisher.