Did You Know?
Comets can have tails that are very long!
What is a Comet?
A comet is a space rock with ice.
How Do Comets Move?
Comets move fast in space like cars.
What p/2013 r3 (catalina–panstarrs) Does
This comet flies near the sun.
It makes a bright glow in the sky.
People can see it from Earth.
It has a long tail of dust and gas.
It moves in a big loop around the sun.
Comets like this come back often.
More About p/2013 r3 (catalina–panstarrs)
This comet was found in 2013. It was named after two teams. One team is called Catalina. The other team is called PanSTARRS. They look for comets in the sky.
When this comet comes close, it makes a show. People can look up and see it shine. It is fun to watch comets with friends and family.
Comets like p/2013 R3 can come back every few years. Each time, they look a bit different. They are a cool part of space!
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["p/2013 r3 (catalina–panstarrs)"] --> B["Discovery Date: 2013"]
A --> C["Discovered by: Catalina Sky Survey"]
A --> D["Type: Comet"]
A --> E["Notable Feature: Brightness"]
A --> F["Observation: Visible to the naked eye"]
A --> G["Orbit Period: Approximately 68 years"]
A --> H["Next Perihelion: 2081"]
What Do These Words Mean?
p/2013 r3:A specific comet that was discovered in 2013.
catalina:The name of the observatory where the comet was found.
panstarrs:A telescope system used to discover and track comets and asteroids.
