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Today on Crash Course Astronomy, Phil explains comets. Comets are chunks of ice and rock that orbit the Sun. When they get near the Sun the ice turns into gas, forming the long tail, and also releases dust that forms a different tail. We’ve visited comets up close and found them to be lumpy, with vents in the surface that release the gas as ice sublimates. Eons ago, comets (and asteroids) may have brought a lot of water to Earth -- as well as the ingredients for life.
First Air Date : Jan 15, 2015
Last Air date : Dec 24, 2015
Episode : 46 Episode
Season : 1 Season
Runtime: 12:14 minutes
Studio: YouTube
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Cast: Phil Plait
Crew: Phil Plait (Writer)