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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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Amateur Amazement Appearance Astronomers Comet Comets Course Crossing Flagstaff Halley Hampstead Heath Interest Phenomena Plotted Positions Tail Halleys Star Gazing
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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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