Summary
Bill chases comets and meteors across the sky, explaining what they are, where they come from, and why we see 'shooting stars.'
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Discussion
Bill chases comets and meteors across the sky, explaining what they are, where they come from, and why we see 'shooting stars.'.
- What is a 'shooting star' really?
- What is a comet made of?
- Why do comets have tails?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: comet, meteor, orbit.
Try it: Explain the difference between a comet and a meteor in your own words.