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Forthcoming Close Approaches to the Earth
A list of known minor-planets and comets which are predicted to come within 0.1 AU of Earth in the next 33 years.
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Torino Impact Scale
The Torino impact scale gauges how much possible damage a meteorite or comet could do if it struck the Earth.
Hits: 82
Solar System applet
Java animation showing the motion of the planets of the solar system, moons of Jupiter and two comets.
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Caroline Herschel: astronomer and scientist
A basic biography of Caroline Herschel who contributed greatly to the field of comets.
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Orrery: The Solar System In Action
Site giving information about the solar system, including individual planets, comets, asteroids and meteorites.
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Caroline Herschel
A page detailing the life of Caroline Herschel famous for her work in astronomy and particularly comets.
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Planetary Sciences
Achieve of planetary data and images from NASA. Fact sheets are available on the Sun, planets in the solar system and comets. This is an easy to use site with nice images.
Hits: 1692
Tycho Brahe
A biography of Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546 - 1601), who made a remarkable star catalogue of over 1000 stars, far more than any astronomer before him. He proved that comets are not objects in ...
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American Meteor Society
A good site with a wealth of information on comets and meteor showers provided by the American Meteor Society.
Hits: 883
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