The Comet Introduction  gives a brief overview of the composition of comets and so much more!

Visit the COMET HOMEPAGE  to find lots out the most up-to-date information about comets including recent discoveries and ones expected in the near future.

Cometsis a site that will link you to many other sites by specific headings.


Every few seconds a "snowball" the size of a small house breaks up as it approaches Earth and deposits a large cloud of water vapor in Earth's upper atmosphere.

Visit Small Comets to see what I mean.

Particular comets of interest to check out:
 
  • Comet Hale-Bopp

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  • Comet Shoemaker-Levy Home Page (JPL)

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  • Kuiper Belt Comets
    • Learn more about  Asteroids and Comets  at this site.

    Some more great spots to check out:
      See the Latest Pictures of Comets here.