👉 In physics, a katabothron is an astronomical object that orbits the Sun. It is named after its characteristic shape, which resembles a katabote, a mythical creature from Greek mythology. The term "katabothron" refers to this celestial phenomenon, which is also known as a comet. Comets are small, icy objects that orbit the Sun in such a way that they can be seen from Earth. They are thought to have been formed by ice and dust from asteroids or meteor
