short-period comet

Noun

(astronomy) Any periodic comet with an orbital period of less than 200 years.

Japanese Meaning

軌道周期が200年未満の周期彗星。

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During the summer, a short-period comet surprised observers by brightening unexpectedly as it passed closer to Earth.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

夏に、軌道周期が200年未満の周期彗星が地球に接近するときに予期せず明るくなり、観測者たちを驚かせた。

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(astronomy) Any periodic comet with an orbital period of less than 200 years.

[…] comets. Depending on their orbital period, comets are classified as short or long period comets. Short period comets have periods less than 200 years. For example, Halley's Comet is a short period comet, because it has a period of 76 years.

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short-period comets

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short-period comet

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