Talcott, Richard,
Great Comets. Richard Talcott. - Astronomy, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 49, Science, 1522-3264; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Great Comets, May 2004; pp. 36-41.
"Besides dust, ice, and long tails, comets carry a lot of baggage. To many people throughout history, comets--especially the bright ones termed 'great'--have been portents of doom, divine omens of some terrible event gathering above. More recently, however, astronomers have come to view comets of all kinds as potential bringers of life." (ASTRONOMY) This article describes comets and discusses some of history's greatest.
1522-3264;
Astronomy--History
Comets
Twentieth century
AC1.S5
050
Great Comets. Richard Talcott. - Astronomy, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 49, Science, 1522-3264; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Great Comets, May 2004; pp. 36-41.
"Besides dust, ice, and long tails, comets carry a lot of baggage. To many people throughout history, comets--especially the bright ones termed 'great'--have been portents of doom, divine omens of some terrible event gathering above. More recently, however, astronomers have come to view comets of all kinds as potential bringers of life." (ASTRONOMY) This article describes comets and discusses some of history's greatest.
1522-3264;
Astronomy--History
Comets
Twentieth century
AC1.S5
050