All About Comets

Comets are some of the most fascinating objects in our solar system. These travelers through space make regular and predictable appearances over numbers of years. What are they, exactly? Where do they come from?

This fun and informative app, All About Comets, will take you on an amazing journey as you learn about these moving objects. What are the most famous comets in history? What comets have recently appeared? Why are comets called "travelers through space?" Where do they come from and how were they created? What are their long, bright tails made of? What happens to comets ultimately?

Packed with interesting facts, fantastic images, and video, All About Comets will take you on a virtual journey through the solar system alongside these mysterious objects. How many times has Halley's Comet visited earth? Is Hale-Bopp the most widely observed comet of all time? What happens when a comet gets too close to a planet or the sun? Can we land a spacecraft on a fast-moving comet?

Enjoy the trivia section that offers interesting information about the appearance of comets and their connections to famous people and historical events. We live in an exciting time when it comes to astronomy. This app will fill you in on everything you need to know about comets – what to look for, how to find them, and much more!

App Features:

• Images of Comets
• Comet Trivia and Facts
• Famous Comet Hunters
• Discovering and Naming Comets
• Comet Videos (including the Rosetta Mission!)