What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?
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Comets are loosely held together and come in from the outer solar system, graze the sun (relatively speaking) and then go back out. They form a tail as they get closer to the sun.
Asteroids are more solid pieces of rock that orbit the sun in a more regular manner. The orbits may still be irregular around the sun, but not as extreme as comets.
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