Asteroids are classified into three categories: C-type, S-type, and L-type/X-type. The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter contains more densities of asteroids than anywhere else in the solar system. Comets are made of organic compounds and reflect only 3-5% of incoming light. The high carbon content of asteroids and comets could be useful for future […]
Comets have tails due to the vaporization of ice and dust as they pass into the inner solar system. The tail can be longer than one astronomical unit and the coma can be larger than the Sun. The brightness of the tail comes from condensed ions and not just dust reflecting sunlight. The tail can […]
