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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Comet

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
PBS

Nova: Doomsday Asteroid Hale Bopp & Hyakutake

For Students 9th - 10th
NOVA provides a report on comet Hale-Bopp and comet Hyakutake. Content includes discovery and observational information.
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Website
Other

Spacetech's Orrery: Comets Visitors From Afar

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a report on comets, with many links to more detailed information. Content includes a focus on Halley's Comet, Hale Bopp, and Shoemaker-Levy 9.
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Other

Cometography.com: C/1996 B2 (Hyakutake)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed overview of the comet C/1996 B2 (Hyakutake). Content includes discovery, observational, and orbit information, as well as several images.
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Website
Other

Ulysses Space Probe Makes Surprise Trip Into Comet's Tail

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting article about a surprising finding on Ulysses' second orbit.
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NASA

Nasa: Comet C 1996 B2 Hyakutake

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NASA examines all that is known about the comet Hyakutake. Select from "News Flash" or the table of contents located at the bottom of the page for specific information about the comet.