A comet is a frozen cosmic body of ice, dust, and rock that orbits the Sun. As it approaches, solar heat vaporizes its surface, forming a glowing coma and iconic tail. Astronomers study comets to understand the early solar system, while amateur stargazers benefit from observing these spectacular, transient celestial visitors.
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