Comets & meteor showers
By: [selected by Web Feet]
Contributors: Young, Eric S.
Publisher: American Meteor Society
Published: 2001
Language: eng
Format: [web site] /
Subjects: Comets; Indian astronomy; Meteors; Astronomy
Description: Web Feet summary: Do you know the difference between a comet and a meteor? A visit to this site should help you to make the distinction. Among the features of this site are a glossary; information on current visible, periodic, and sun-grazing comets; and a meteor-observing calendar. Under Comet information there is an interesting article titled "Comet Hysteria Through the Centuries" and under Meteor information you'll find discussion of Native Americans' astronomical beliefs and legends. There are links to additional sites of interest.
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