The solid part of a comet is small in comparison with a planet. However, sometimes a comet appears to be larger than the Sun. What makes it seem so large?
2007-04-15 07:12:22 · 5 answers · asked by Lovebug 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
the fireworks that create the glow around the solid core
2007-04-15 10:10:39 · answer #1 · answered by ·will¹ªm ºn vacation! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tail of the comet can make it seem larger, and also the comet can pass by the earth very closely, thus it looks bigger. It's like holding an apple. The apple looks a lot bigger than the bus down the street, though you know it isn't.
2007-04-15 14:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by Supermatt100 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The not-solid part of the comet
2007-04-15 14:17:44 · answer #3 · answered by JA 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because when it comes by it is closer. Hold your finger in front of the Sun does it block it out Yes
2007-04-18 22:18:09 · answer #4 · answered by hilltopobservatory 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a. It's closer
b. It has a cloud of glowing gas around it
2007-04-15 14:19:47 · answer #5 · answered by saralizzy1981 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋