Halleys Collection

Halleys Comet as it appeared in 1910
The course of Halleys Comet across the night sky through April and May, 1910. The next predicted perihelion of Halleys Comet is 28 July 2061 Date: 1910

THE GREAT POLITICAL COMET satire inspired by Halley's comet Date: 1909

NORMAN CONQUEST 7 OF 16
Harold tells King Edward of his mission : Edward dies, naming Harold his successor : Harold is crowned, but astrologers interpret Halley's comet as an evil omen Date: 1066

Diving bell with two divers on board, circa 1820. An improved version of Edmond Halleys diving bell, this hermetically sealed diving chamber was supplied by air through a copper pipe from

Halleys Comet over Hampstead Heath, London, May 1910
Star-gazers watch Halleys Comet near the Flagstaff on Hampstead Heath, London, May 1910. Date: 1910

Punch comment on Halleys Comet - 1910
The Great Amateur. Aviator: " Marvellous Flier! And does it for love!" - Punch Magazines comment on the appearance of Halleys Comet in May, 1910

Halleys comet 1910, historical artwork
The 1910 approach, which came into view around 20 April, was notable for several reasons: it was the first approach of which photographs exist

Halleys Comet 1066
At the coronation of Harold, astrologers are dismayed by the appearance of Halleys Comet, which they interpret as an evil omen

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In 1909, as the political landscape shifted with Norman Conquest's 7th reign, a satirical take on Halley's Comet emerged, dubbed "The Great Political Comet." This celestial body, as it graced the night sky in 1910, was a source of fascination and intrigue for many, including Edmond Halley, the English astronomer, geophysicist, mathematician, meteorologist, and physicist. Halley, who had previously predicted the comet's return, watched with excitement as it lit up the night sky over Hampstead Heath in London. Meanwhile, two intrepid divers, braving the depths of the ocean in a diving bell, were oblivious to the cosmic spectacle above. The Punch magazine captured the public's imagination with its witty commentary on the comet's appearance, while historical records and artwork chronicled the event. Halley's Comet, a regular visitor every 76 years, had made its presence known once again, a reminder of the ever-changing cosmos and the enduring human fascination with the mysteries of the universe. From the pages of Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published in 1825, to the modern era, Halley's Comet of 1910 continues to captivate us, with its previous appearance dating back to 1066.