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Comets

Lesson Plans

1. Astronomy Lessons (NASA Science)
   Provides lessons on Mars, the sun, meteors, asteroids, comets, and more. 8-00

Materials

1. Comets (University of Michigan)

Papers

1. Comet Definitions (Morris)
   Provides definitions of technical terms used in astronomy to describe comets and their activity.
2. Comet Hale-Bopp (Burnham)
   Provides a picture and short discussion the formation of comet.
3. Comet Hale-Bopp (Comet Observation Page)
   Provides pictures of the comet and a map of its path.
4. Comet Hale-Bopp - For the Non-Astronomer (Morris)
   Provides comprehensive listing of resources and also provides information, such as how to see the comet, where the path is going, and similar types of information.
5. Comet Hale-Bopp - How to Photograph It (Edberg)
   Provides instructions on photgraphing the comet.
6. Comet Hale-Bopp - Measuring Its Brightness (Morris)
   Provides instructions on measuring the brightness of the comet and shows graphs of expected brightness.
7. Comet Hyakutake
8. Comet Images (Morris)
   Provides pictures of over 50 comets.
9. Comets (Hamilton)
   Includes pictures, articles, and links.
10. Comets (KidsAstronomy.com)
    Provides a picture and information on comets. 11-00.
11. Comets Currently Visible (Morris)
    Provides information on six comets that can be seen, including Hale-Bopp.
12. Meteors and Comets (Royal Observatory)
    Provides pictures and information on comets and meteors. 10-00

Projects

1. Comet Properties (University of California)
   Provides activities to study the properties of comets. 3-01