SpaceChatter

  How can you tell the difference between a comet and an asteroid?   Studying the night sky is so important for scientific research across many fields of science and technology. Thanks to the hard work of scientists, our understanding of the universe has greatly increased. One of the most fascinating questions is how natural objects move through space and how they differ from one another. Both asteroids and comets are really interesting! Hey there! Did you know that asteroids and comets are actually orbiting the Sun? Interesting, right? They're made up of ice, gases, dust, and rocks. It's pretty cool, but did you also know that they can pose a potential threat to Earth if they collide with us?    Comets have more eccentric orbits and visible tails, while asteroids are round and have stable orbits.   Hi there! Have you ever wondered if the consequences of Earth colliding with an asteroid differ from those of a comet? Well, asteroids are mostly made ...