Counting Comets

Counting Comets

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Physics, Science

5th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the increase in observed sungrazers, primarily due to technological advancements. Initially, only a few were known, but now thousands are observed, thanks to spacecraft like SOHO. The Kreutz sungrazer path, originating from a single comet, is the most common. As comets approach the sun, they often break apart, creating new comets. Most are small and vaporize near the sun. Improved observation tools allow us to see these comets better, with many discoveries made by amateur astronomers.

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