(II) Halley's comet orbits the Sun roughly once every 76 years. It comes very close to the surface of the Sun on its closest approach (Fig. 5–45). Estimate the greatest distance of the comet from the Sun. Is it still "in" the solar system? What planet's orbit is nearest when it is out there? Halley's comet Sun FIGURE 5-45 Problem 65.

(II) Halley's comet orbits the Sun roughly once every 76 years. It comes very close to the surface of the Sun on its closest approach (Fig. 5–45). Estimate the greatest distance of the comet from the Sun. Is it still "in" the solar system? What planet's orbit is nearest when it is out there? Halley's comet Sun FIGURE 5-45 Problem 65.

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(II) Halley's comet orbits the Sun roughly once every
76 years. It comes very close to the surface of the Sun on
its closest approach (Fig. 5–45). Estimate the greatest
distance of the comet from the Sun. Is it still "in" the
solar system? What planet's orbit is nearest when it is out
there?
Halley's comet
Sun
FIGURE 5-45
Problem 65.

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