High Five Facts - Comets

The video tutorial provides five interesting facts about comets. It explains the varying orbital periods of short and long period comets, highlighting Haley's Comet as a famous example. The structure of comets is detailed, including their nucleus, coma, hydrogen envelope, and tails. The naming conventions for comets, often after their discoverers, are discussed. Finally, the composition of comets, leading to their nickname 'Dirty Snowballs', is explained.

What are the four main components of a comet?

Why are comets referred to as 'Dirty Snowballs'?