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Celestial objects with a prominent tail that revolve around the Sun are called .

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planets
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satellites
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asteroids
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comets
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The correct option is D comets
Comets are the celestial bodies that revolve around the Sun in an elliptical orbit. A prominent tail of gases can be observed as they approach the Sun.
For example: Halley's comet

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