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Quando usar Comet Tail Types 3D Explorer


Use this explorer when you want to see why a comet has two tails and which way they point, and skip it when you want the comet full orbit shape.


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AspectComet Tail Types 3D ExplorerTypical alternative
Install size0 MB - runs in the browserDesktop planetarium install varies
PriceUSD 0Often paid software
Tails shownStraight ion (Type I) + curved dust (Type II)Single-tail illustration without Sun-away rule
  • Explaining the straight ion tail versus the curved dust tail
  • Showing that both tails point away from the Sun
  • Separating the solar wind from sunlight radiation pressure

This is an educational visualization with geometric tails and sped-up motion.

Walk the controls in the step-by-step guide, or compare options in vs alternatives. Open the Comet Tail Types 3D Explorer.

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