Differences between revisions 3 and 4

Deletions are marked like this. Additions are marked like this.
Line 7: Line 7:

[[Include(EditInstructions)]]

== Comets ==

  • If you have resources to suggest for this topic, you may add them by editing this page. To do so, Login using your Login ID and then select Edit(Text) in the uppper part (or lower part) of this page. (You can create a Login ID if you do not have one for this site. See How To Use This Site for further information). Please don't delete any resources that are already listed. The Imagine the Universe! team reserves the right to review and edit resource entries.

    NOTE: You can only edit the existing topics pages. You won't be able to add new pages. If you would like to suggest additional topics, please email us at itu@lists.nasa.gov.

Comets

  • http://comets.amsmeteors.org/educate/educate.html

    • This pages helps clarify the difference between comets, meteors, and asteroids, giving video samples of each. Elementary level and above.

  • http://neo.jpl.nasa.gov/neo/life.html

    • How are comets related to life on earth? Scientists think comets brought with them the organic compounds needed for life to begin. High school and above.

  • http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/sl9/

    • The NASA homepage for the Comet Shoemaker-Levy impact with Jupiter in 1994. Includes recent development in the results of the collision, GREAT satellite pictures, and background information. High school and above.

Books

  • Hale, Alan. "Everybody"s Comet: A Layman's Guide to Hale-Bopp." High Lonesome Books. August 1996. The author of this book is the co-discoverer of the famous Hale-Bopp comet. He shares his experience of finding the celestial teasure, and teaches a lot of basic astronomy in the process. High school and above.
  • Lewis, John S. "Rain of Iron and Ice." Perseus Publishing. April 1997. Are you curious about the possibility of a comet (or asteroid) collision with Earth? This book outlines the possible risks for the adventurous reader. High school and above.
  • Simon, Seymour. "Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids." Mulberry Books. May 1998. A great book for children of all ages (adults too!), with pictures, definitions, and helpful facts.
  • Rosen, Sidney, Can You Hitch a Ride on a Comet?, Carolrhoda Books, Inc.,1992. With cartoon characters leading the way, you'll find out all kinds of information about comets in this question-and-answer book. Intended for students in elementary school.