Comet Collection (page 2)

Tank / Comet Cruiser
A British Vickers-Armstrong Comet Cruiser tank undergoes tests

USA, Rockies, Montana, Comet Ghost Town, Lupine

Comet Nishimura over Julian Alps
Gregor Kresal

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Wall hanging showing two star clusters, 1850-60 (cotton, brass)
7340080 Wall hanging showing two star clusters, 1850-60 (cotton, brass) by British School, (19th century); 89.5x120.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Chinese Comet of 1092
5311799 The Chinese Comet of 1092; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting the Chinese Comet of 1092. Dated 17th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The bright comet of July 1264
5310234 The bright comet of July 1264; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting the bright comet of July 1264. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577
5307529 Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577.; (add.info.: Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hevelius' comet
5307517 Hevelius' comet.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Hevelius' comet in 1665. Discovered by Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) an astronomer and mayor of Danzig

Hevelius' comet
5307514 Hevelius' comet.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Hevelius' comet in 1665. Discovered by Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) an astronomer and mayor of Danzig

Hevelius' comet
5307511 Hevelius' comet.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Hevelius' comet in 1665. Discovered by Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) an astronomer and mayor of Danzig

A representation of the meteor seen at Paddington about 12 minutes before 11 o'clock
7341590 A representation of the meteor seen at Paddington about 12 minutes before 11 o'clock, on the evening of the 11 February 1850, 1850 (mezzotint) by Wyatt

The comet of 249 AD
5309971 The comet of 249 AD; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting the comet of 249 AD, as seen in Basel, Switzerland. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1578
5307525 Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1578.; (add.info.: Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1578. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Medal commemorating the brilliant comet of 1618
5307522 Medal commemorating the brilliant comet of 1618.; (add.info.: Medal commemorating the brilliant comet of 1618 Dated 17th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hevelius' comet
5307521 Hevelius' comet.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Hevelius' comet in 1661. Discovered by Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) an astronomer and mayor of Danzig

A comet
5307492 A comet.; (add.info.: Photograph of a comet passing overhead in 1892. Photographed by Edward Emerson Barnard (1857-1923) an American astronomer. Dated 19th century

A comet as observed by Robert Hooke
5307360 A comet as observed by Robert Hooke.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a comet as observed by Robert Hooke. Robert Hooke (1635-1703) an English natural philosopher, architect

a spaceship in clouds? An object observed over North Africa in 1479 and interpreted as a comet, 16th century
5311390 a spaceship in clouds? An object observed over North Africa in 1479 and interpreted as a comet, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Paddlesteamer "Comet", built by Henry Bell in 1812
3083163 The Paddlesteamer "Comet", built by Henry Bell in 1812.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900).

The First Noel (colour litho)
8635973 The First Noel (colour litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Noel)

The great comet of October 1528 describes and thus figured by Ambroise Pare in his "Book of Monsters
PCT4297748 The great comet of October 1528 describes and thus figured by Ambroise Pare in his "Book of Monsters and Wonders" (1573)

Fashionable ladies and gentlemen playing the card game Comet (named for the 1758 visit of Halley's comet)
FLO4657001 Fashionable ladies and gentlemen playing the card game Comet (named for the 1758 visit of Halley's comet) in a drawing room. A serving brings carafes of wine

Cometarium, a mechanical device designed to illustrate the motion of a comet about the Sun
FLO4593815 Cometarium, a mechanical device designed to illustrate the motion of a comet about the Sun. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Comets with tails observed in the 17th century. Orbit of a comet 1, comet with tail 2
FLO4576380 Comets with tails observed in the 17th century. Orbit of a comet 1, comet with tail 2, and comet with tail observed by the astronomer Johannes Hevelius at Danzig in February

Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1578
5307527 Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1578.; (add.info.: Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1578. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hevelius' comet
5307509 Hevelius' comet.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Hevelius' comet in 1665. Discovered by Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) an astronomer and mayor of Danzig

The Great Comet of 1882
5307498 The Great Comet of 1882.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting The Great Comet of 1882, formally designated C/1882 R1, 1882 II, and 1882b, was a comet which became very bright in September 1882)

The Comet of Coggia, 1874
5307497 The Comet of Coggia, 1874.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Comet of Coggia, 1874. Discovered by Jerome Eugene Coggia (1849-1919)

Observation of the passage of the "Great Comet of September 1882" over the Cape of Good Esperance in South
NWI4954457 Observation of the passage of the "Great Comet of September 1882" over the Cape of Good Esperance in South Africa

Transverse section of Henry Bell's steamboat 'Comet', 1850
3359152 Transverse section of Henry Bell's steamboat 'Comet', 1850; (add.info.: Transverse section of Henry Bell's steamboat 'Comet', showing the engine and paddles)

The comet of 384 AD
5309972 The comet of 384 AD; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting the comet of 384 AD, as seen in Basel, Switzerland. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting the Leonids meteor shower, which was associated with the comet Tempel-Tuttle
5309303 Engraving depicting the Leonids meteor shower, which was associated with the comet Tempel-Tuttle, as seen over Niagara Falls in 1833

Searching for Halley's Comet at Greenwich Observatory, 1909 (Pen ink, monochrome watercolour, paper)
7340782 Searching for Halley's Comet at Greenwich Observatory, 1909 (Pen ink, monochrome watercolour, paper) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); 42x29 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The comet at last! (colour litho)
8656011 The comet at last! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The comet at last! Little girl walking her dog with a bird on her hat)

The "Comet" (colour litho)
8665264 The "Comet" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Comet")

'Looking at the comet till you get a criek in the neck', 1811 (etching)
7340076 'Looking at the comet till you get a criek in the neck', 1811 (etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 39.2x26.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The comet of Donati, seen in Paris on october 4th, 1858, From the book "The sky" by A. Guillemin, Paris, 1877
7295222 The comet of Donati, seen in Paris on october 4th, 1858, From the book "The sky" by A. Guillemin, Paris, 1877; Private Collection; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

The bright comet of July 1299
5310233 The bright comet of July 1299; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting the bright comet of July 1299. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hevelius' comet
5307507 Hevelius' comet.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Hevelius' comet in 1665. Discovered by Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) an astronomer and mayor of Danzig

A sun-grazing comet
5309974 A sun-grazing comet; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a sun-grazing comet, as seen in Basel, Switzerland. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting the Leonids meteor shower, which was associated with the comet Tempel-Tuttle
5309420 Engraving depicting the Leonids meteor shower, which was associated with the comet Tempel-Tuttle, as seen over Niagara Falls in 1833

Looking at Halley's Comet, 1835 (watercolour)
7341531 Looking at Halley's Comet, 1835 (watercolour) by Chalon, John James (1778-1854); 35.7x44 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Passage of Comet Donati observed on September 30, 1858. Colour engraving after a 19th century illustration
NWI4954471 Passage of Comet Donati observed on September 30, 1858. Colour engraving after a 19th century illustration.; (add.info.: Passage of Comet Donati observed on September 30, 1858)

Biela's Comet
3732388 Biela's Comet; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Biela's Comet, a periodic Jupiter-family comet. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Biela's Comet
3740706 Biela's Comet; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Biela's Comet, a periodic Jupiter-family comet. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Great Comet of 1882
3078426 The Great Comet of 1882; (add.info.: Photograph of the Great Comet of 1882, a member of the Kreutz Sungrazers. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Henry Bell's steamboat 'Comet', 1850
3359155 Henry Bell's steamboat 'Comet', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of Henry Bell's steamboat 'Comet', showing the engine and paddles)

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"The Comet: A Celestial Journey through Time and Space" Step aboard the magnificent Blue Comet train as we embark on a captivating journey exploring the wonders of the universe. Our first stop takes us back to the early 20th century, where the De Havilland Aircraft Company Poster showcases their groundbreaking innovations. As we venture further into space, we encounter the mesmerizing beauty of our solar system planets. Among them, Halleys Comet graced our skies in 1910, leaving spectators awestruck with its ethereal glow. Speaking of comets, let's not forget about the iconic de Havilland DH106 Comet prototype G-5-1 that revolutionized aviation history. Its sleek design and cutting-edge technology paved the way for future aircraft advancements. But comets don't just exist within our atmosphere; they traverse vast cosmic distances too. The Hale-Bopp comet made a grand appearance, capturing hearts worldwide with its dazzling tail stretching across night skies. Fast forward to more recent times when NeoWise Comet paid us a visit in 2020. NASA predicts it won't grace our presence again for nearly 7000 years – a reminder of how rare these celestial events truly are. In this celestial odyssey, we also pay homage to Major Frank Bernard Halford CBE FRAeS and other visionaries like Whittle and Walker who shaped aviation history alongside de Havilland himself. Revisiting Halleys Comet in 1910 reminds us of humanity's enduring fascination with these cosmic wanderers. Their fleeting appearances ignite curiosity and inspire generations to explore beyond Earth's boundaries. Finally, let's not overlook BOAC's first de Havilland DH106 Comet 4 G-APDA taking flight – an emblematic moment symbolizing mankind's relentless pursuit of progress both on land and in air. This captivating journey through time concludes by reflecting upon an antique solar system map from 1853, reminding us of how far our understanding of the universe has evolved.