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The bright star-like object with a long tail approaching the Sun in a highly elliptical orbit is called:
The bright star-like object with a long tail approaching the Sun in a highly elliptical orbit is called:
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The correct option is A a comet
A comet is a celestial object that orbits the sun along an elongated path. It is mostly made up of dust and ice and has a very long tail. Comets develop a tail when they reach near to sun. A famous example is the Halley's comet.
A comet is a celestial object that orbits the sun along an elongated path. It is mostly made up of dust and ice and has a very long tail. Comets develop a tail when they reach near to sun. A famous example is the Halley's comet.
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