Whether they come into view as distant specks in a telescope or shoot radiantly across the night sky, comets and asteroids have intrigued civilizations throughout the ages. Where do these celestial bodies come from? What can scientists learn from them that will help us understand the history of the universe? In this exciting addition to the Countdown to Space series, Michael D. Cole looks at comets and asteroids, carefully examining their composition and behavior, origin, and recent sightings.
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Whether they come into view as distant specks in a telescope or shoot radiantly across the night sky, comets and asteroids have intrigued civilizations throughout the ages. Where do these celestial bodies come from? What can scientists learn from them that will help us understand the history of the universe? In this exciting addition to the Countdown to Space series, Michael D. Cole looks at comets and asteroids, carefully examining their composition and behavior, origin, and recent sightings.
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