“Asteroid with Six Comet-like Tails Surprises Astronomers” describes an unusual asteroid and how it surprised astronomers with its six comet-like tails. Typically, asteroids do not have any material trailing behind them like comets do. Yet photos taken with the Hubble Space Telescope clearly show several tails extending from the asteroid. An accompanying educator’s guide includes discussion questions and answers as well as definitions for key terms.
Earth and Space Science
READER MODULE
Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade