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Artwork of a comet

Artists impression of a comet, seen on a winters night. A comet is a body of ice and dust which moves on a long, elliptical orbit around the Sun. As it nears the Sun its surface is heated and some of the ice evaporates. The gas becomes ionised by the Suns ultraviolet light and forms a coma, a glowing halo surrounding the nucleus. Ionised gas is drawn outwards by the solar wind (a stream of high velocity charged particles emitted by the Sun), forming a plasma tail. The released dust sometimes forms a second tail, pushed outwards by radiation pressure

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This artwork depicts a comet in all its celestial glory, as imagined by the talented artist. Against the backdrop of a winter's night sky, this stunning silhouette showcases the ethereal beauty of these icy bodies that roam our solar system. Comets are known to follow elongated orbits around the Sun, and as they draw closer to its scorching heat, their surfaces begin to transform. The intense heat causes some of the ice on the comet's surface to evaporate, creating a mesmerizing phenomenon. The gas released from this process becomes ionized when exposed to the Sun's ultraviolet light, forming a luminous coma—a radiant halo enveloping the nucleus. As if dancing with cosmic forces, ionized gas is then drawn outward by powerful solar winds emitted by our star. Intriguingly, this creates a plasma tail that stretches across space—an awe-inspiring sight indeed! Additionally, dust particles released during this celestial dance may form another tail pushed away from radiation pressure exerted by sunlight. This extraordinary interplay between ice and dust results in an otherworldly spectacle that has captivated astronomers for centuries. With its vibrant blue hues and meticulous attention to detail, this illustration beautifully captures both scientific accuracy and artistic interpretation. It serves as a reminder of humanity's fascination with comets—mysterious wanderers traversing our vast universe against shimmering winter skies.

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