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Greetings Card : Halleys Comet over Hampstead Heath, London, May 1910
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Halleys Comet over Hampstead Heath, London, May 1910
Star-gazers watch Halleys Comet near the Flagstaff on Hampstead Heath, London, May 1910. Date: 1910
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Media ID 14403577
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Amateur Amazement Appearance Astronomers Comet Comets Course Crossing Flagstaff Halley Hampstead Heath Interest Phenomena Plotted Positions Tail Halleys Star Gazing
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Transport yourself back in time with our captivating Halleys Comet greeting cards from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring an enchanting image of star-gazers gathered on Hampstead Heath in London, May 1910, as they marvel at the spectacular sight of Halley's Comet, these cards bring a touch of history and wonder to any occasion. The black-and-white photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, beautifully captures the excitement and awe of this astronomical event, making these cards a perfect gift for astronomy enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the universe.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In the night sky above Hampstead Heath, London, in May 1910, a spectacular celestial event unfolded as Halley's Comet made its much-anticipated appearance. This photograph captures the moment as a large crowd of star-gazers, including amateur astronomers, gathered around the Flagstaff on the heath to witness the comet's passage. The ethereal image, bathed in the soft glow of gas lamps, reveals the comet's distinctive arc, tail, and glowing coma against the dark backdrop of the night sky. Halley's Comet, a periodic comet, had been plotted and its course predicted for months, generating immense interest and excitement among stargazers around the world. As the comet approached its perihelion, or closest point to the sun, its brightness increased, making it more visible to the naked eye. The comet's appearance was a testament to the enduring fascination humans have with the mysteries of the universe and the natural phenomena that continue to captivate our imaginations. The star-gazers in this photograph, with their telescopes and binoculars, are a testament to the enduring allure of astronomy and the human desire to explore the cosmos. The comet's crossing of the night sky served as a reminder of the vastness and wonder of the universe, leaving those who witnessed it with a sense of amazement and awe.
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