The tail of comet is directed away from the Sun, because

M: +2.00/-0.50

I.A.S. (Pre) 1997

[Earth - Tropics, Volcanoes, Tides, cyclones, Corals ETC.]

As the Comet rotates around the Sun, the lighter mass of Comet is pushed away due to centrifugal force alone.

As the Comet rotates, the lighter mass of the Comet is attracted by some stars situated in the direction of its tail.

The radiation emitted by the Sun exerts a radial pressure on the comet throwing its tail away from the Sun.

The Tail of the Comet always exists in the same orientation.

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