ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD COMET
From Old French comète, from Latin comēta, from Greek komētēs long-haired, from komē hair.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COMET»
The term «comet» is very widely used and occupies the
17.349 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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8 QUOTES WITH «COMET»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
comet.
It was not an asteroid or comet, because it would have killed everything.
I conclude, therefore, that this star is not some kind of comet or a fiery meteor... but that it is a star shining in the firmament itself one that has never previously been seen before our time, in any age since the beginning of the world.
I've had experiences in my life that leave no doubt in my mind about the fact that God exists. I'm quite willing to debate people who don't think so because I want them to explain to me how did our solar system get so organized and how is the universe so complex and yet well-organized that we can predict 70 years hence when a comet is coming?
For most of the history of our species we were helpless to understand how nature works. We took every storm, drought, illness and comet personally. We created myths and spirits in an attempt to explain the patterns of nature.
Sensual pleasures have the fleeting brilliance of a comet; a happy marriage has the tranquillity of a lovely sunset.
I have worn myself thin trying to find out about this comet, and I know very little now in the matter.
The stars look the same from night to night. Nebulae and galaxies are dully immutable, maintaining the same overall appearance for thousands or millions of years. Indeed, only the sun, moon and planets - together with the occasional comet, asteroid or meteor - seem dynamic.
Like a blazing comet, I've traversed infinite nights, interstellar spaces of the imagination, voluptuousness and fear.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COMET»
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comet in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
comet and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
A BEAUTIFUL, INTERESTING BOOK." *United Press International "MASTERFUL . . . SCIENCE, POETRY, AND IMAGINATION." *The Atlanta Journal & Constitution From the Trade Paperback edition.
Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan, 2011
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Comet and Reverse Ajax: The Next-Generation Ajax 2.0
Comet is moderately complex to implement. But this practical, hands–on book gets you going. In Part 1 of this book, we start by examining the use cases, and look at the simple alternatives to Comet and how far they can satisfy your needs.
Phil McCarthy, Dave Crane, 2008
Worldwide disaster results from an astronomer's uncertainty about the possibility of a comet passing near Earth.
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Various Thoughts on the Occasion of a
Comet
A new translation of Pierre Bayle's first great work, which undermines the influence of "superstition" in political life and laid the groundwork for the separation of church and state.
Losing his family home and beloved model train set during the Great Depression, 11-year-old Oscar is forced to move in with difficult relatives before meeting an enigmatic drifter and witnessing an incredible crime that prompts his cross ...
Heart of the Comet is the story of Halley's next return in the middle of the twenty-first century, and of a daring mission to explore and colonize this ice-covered wanderer.
Gregory Benford, David Brin, 2011
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Comet Hale-Bopp: Find and Enjoy the Great
Comet
Recounts how the comet was discovered, offers advice on observing it, and tells how to discover one's own comet
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The Great
Comet Crash: The Impact of
Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 ...
Documents the June 1994 event of the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 crashing into the surface of Jupiter.
John Robert Spencer, Jacqueline Mitton, 1995
Or is the Murchison Comet, which his daughter re-names "Bardot's Comet," the bringer of doom and death? Is destiny, Bardot's Comet, or Leonardo himself ultimately responsible for Prudence's shocking fate?
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The
Comet Assay in Toxicology
This is a unique reference book as it provides the scientific community with the latest advances of the Comet assay as well as its applications.
Alok Dhawan, Diana Anderson, 2009
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COMET»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
comet is used in the context of the following news items.
Two scientists have made a controversial claim that life may exist on …
You may have seen internet posts that life could be hiding on a distant comet. But despite the media hype, experts on these matters, including ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
Cave Spring officials like Silver Comet Trail plan presented at …
ALTA's Britt Storck showed off the trail plan, which would bring the Silver Comet Trail to Cave Spring along portions of Cave Spring Road and ... «Northwest Georgia News, Jul 15»
Letchworth road closed after damage caused by weekend storms
Comments are not edited by The Comet staff prior to publication but may be automatically filtered. If you have a complaint about a comment ... «Comet 24, Jul 15»
Alien life 'unlikely' on Rosetta comet, say mission scientists
Scientists have dismissed claims that the Rosetta comet could harbour alien life after researchers said micro-organisms could exist on the icy ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
Philae comet could support alien life, say scientists - video report
There could be life beneath the surface of the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko according to two UK astronomers. Apparently the comet ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Dust jets made by sinkholes on comet's surface, study says
This image was obtained with Rosetta's navigation camera on 21 June 2015, when the spacecraft was 177 km from the comet centre. «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul 15»
Rosetta Spacecraft Discovers Sinkholes On a Comet
Rosetta Spacecraft discovers sinkholes on a comet. Rosetta Spacecraft Discovers Sinkholes On a Comet. Turns out those mysterious holes on ... «Baltimore Sun, Jul 15»
Comet explorer may be sitting on alien life
Distinct features of the comet 67P/Churyumov- Gerasimenko, such as its organic-rich black crust, are best explained by the presence of living ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
That “shirtstorm” scientist may have discovered alien life on his comet
Say… do you remember British astrophysicist Matt Taylor? He was the guy who helped perform the amazing feat of landing a probe on a comet ... «Hot Air, Jul 15»
Scientists: The comet Philae landed on could have alien life
Remember when the Philae lander landed on a comet by ... And now The Guardian says there's even more evidence that the comet could be ... «Hamilton Journal News, Jul 15»
