Curated OER
New Information From an Old Comet
In this comet learning exercise, students will read information about the Comet Halley that has been collected by recent space probes. Students will use this information to complete 7 short answer questions.
University of California
Univ. Of Cal Berkeley: The Comet's Tale
Site provides extensive information in the study of comets. Includes excellent graphics that depict what comets look like as they travel through the solar system. Also includes information on how comets may have effected the Earth's...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Comet
A nice encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on comets describes what they are, their physical characteristics, gives a history of comet study, and provides a list of well-known comets.
Other
Cometography.com: 1 P/halley
This site provides a detailed description of the Comet Halley. Content includes historical highlights and images.
PBS
Pbs: Nova: Doomsday Asteroid: Comets 101
An introduction to comets, including information on their composition, origin, and importance.
University of Alaska
Alaska Science Forum: Halley's Comet
General information about comets, specifically Comet Halley. Includes a print of the famous Bayeaux Tapestry, which shows the reactions of people in Norman France and Saxon England to the apparition of 1066.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Giotto Mission
This site from the National Space Science Data Center provides information on the Giotto mission which was designed to study Comet P/Halley. The spacecraft encountered Halley on March 13, 1986 and approached to within 600 km. This page...
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: An Overview of the Solar System
A detailed overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in the solar system.
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: Comets
A detailed description of comets, their distinct parts, and the known comets in our solar system. Links are also provided for additional information on related subjects.
Space.com
Space.com: Comets Data Sheet
This resource explains what comets are, where they come from, and how comets can cause meteor showers.
NASA
Nasa Science: Hunting for Halley's Comet
Imagine riding a balloon to the top of Earth's atmosphere to catch a piece of Comet Halley. During the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, Earth passes through a dust trail left by the most famous comet. This article details how a group of...
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Halley's Comet
Fact piece about Halley's Comet.