Comet Collection (page 3)

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)

Coal-mine, Coal-train, Cobbler, Cobweb, Cock-fight, Coffee, Coffin, Cog-wheel, Collar, Colter, Column
8650041 Coal-mine, Coal-train, Cobbler, Cobweb, Cock-fight, Coffee, Coffin, Cog-wheel, Collar, Colter, Column, Comet (engraving) by German School

Stage coach driven by four horses and laden down with passengers and luggare moving along up a country lane through a
5912969 Stage coach driven by four horses and laden down with passengers and luggare moving along up a country lane through a bucolic landscape, 1822

The Adoration of the Magi, 1304-06 (fresco)
8782807 The Adoration of the Magi, 1304-06 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni Chapel (Cappella degli Scrovegni), Padua

Diagram of the comet, discovered by Giovani Battista Donati (1826-1873), on June 2, 1858
MMM5480569 Diagram of the comet, discovered by Giovani Battista Donati (1826-1873), on June 2, 1858; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diagram of the comet)

Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577
5307530 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
5307513 Hevelius' comet.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Hevelius' comet in 1665. Discovered by Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) an astronomer and mayor of Danzig

The Comet of 1861
5310092 The Comet of 1861; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the Comet of 1861 (29th June 1861). Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The comet of 1479 seen through clouds
5309973 The comet of 1479 seen through clouds; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting the comet of 1479 seen through clouds, Basel, Switzerland. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Great Comet of 1456 (Halley's Comet): Pope Calixtus III excommunicated this comet, 16th century
5311384 The Great Comet of 1456 (Halley's Comet): Pope Calixtus III excommunicated this comet, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting The Great Comet of 1843, 19th century
5311381 An engraving depicting The Great Comet of 1843, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1896); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting The Great Comet of 1843 as observed near Hobart, 19th century
5311380 An engraving depicting The Great Comet of 1843 as observed near Hobart, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1896); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a path of the bright comet of 1556, 16th century
5311296 An engraving depicting a path of the bright comet of 1556, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Frontispice of the book " Hector Servadac", novel by Jules Verne, 1877
JAB5034159 Frontispice of the book " Hector Servadac", novel by Jules Verne, 1877, published by Hetzel editions under the general title " Extraordinary Voyages".; (add.info)

Comets, 1850-60 (cotton, brass)
7340079 Comets, 1850-60 (cotton, brass) by British School, (19th century); 89.8x121 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

Wall hanging, 1858-60 (cotton, brass)
7340078 Wall hanging, 1858-60 (cotton, brass) by British School, (19th century); 87.5x119 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A comet seen as horsemen with lances
5309975 A comet seen as horsemen with lances; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a comet seen as horsemen with lances in Basel, Switzerland. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A shower of meteors seen as knights fighting with swords
5309970 A shower of meteors seen as knights fighting with swords; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a shower of meteors seen as knights fighting with swords, Basel, Switzerland)

The comet of 1596
5309969 The comet of 1596; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting the comet of 1596 (Brahe-Moestlin) seen in Augsburg, Germany. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the recovery of the giant meteorite which fell at Bondego, Brazil in November 1887, 19th century
5310634 An engraving depicting the recovery of the giant meteorite which fell at Bondego, Brazil in November 1887, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1895); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The path of the Great Comet of 1843
5311797 The path of the Great Comet of 1843; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the path of the Great Comet of 1843 as it passed round the sun on 27 February of the year)

Postcard, Satirical in Colors: The dream of William - War of 14 -18, Comete, Allies - William II
ICA4838071 Postcard, Satirical in Colors: The dream of William - War of 14 -18, Comete, Allies - William II; (add.info.: Postcard, Satirical in Colors: The dream of William - War of 14 -18, Comete)

France: fantasy photographic map depicting a comet in the form of a girl, 1910 - photograph: clayette
LUX4723654 France: fantasy photographic map depicting a comet in the form of a girl, 1910 - photograph: clayette; (add.info.: France: fantasy photographic map depicting a comet in the form of a girl)

Cometarium by W. Jones, a mechanical device designed to illustrate the motion of a comet about the Sun
FLO4593844 Cometarium by W. Jones, a mechanical device designed to illustrate the motion of a comet about the Sun. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Various exhibits at the Patents Museum, 1850
3359144 Various exhibits at the Patents Museum, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting various exhibits at the Patents Museum)

Biela's Comet
3740705 Biela's Comet; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Biela's Comet, a periodic Jupiter-family comet. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669432 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Astronomy. Comete of Donati seen with the naked eye on October 4, 1858 by G.P.Bond of Harvard College Observatory
JAB5036774 Astronomy. Comete of Donati seen with the naked eye on October 4, 1858 by G.P.Bond of Harvard College Observatory. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

The Great Comet of 1843, 1843 (oil on canvas)
7339098 The Great Comet of 1843, 1843 (oil on canvas) by Smyth, Charles Piazzi (1819-1900); 90.7x61 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Cover of the book " Hector Servadac", novel by Jules Verne, 1877
JAB5034152 Cover of the book " Hector Servadac", novel by Jules Verne, 1877, published by Hetzel editions under the general title " Extraordinary Voyages".; (add.info)

Perseids over Buzludzha
Ruslan Asanov

Telescopic Appearances of Donati's Comet, as seen from Slater's Observatory... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Telescopic Appearances of Donati's Comet, as seen from Slater's Observatory, on the Morning of Oct. 1, 1858. Drawing of...the Comet as it appeared on the morning of October 1st

Donati's Comet, as seen from the Cambridge Observatory, on October 11, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Donati's Comet, as seen from the Cambridge Observatory, on October 11, 1858. As it but seldom happens that such a favourable opportunity occurs for examining the changes which take place in

Donati's Comet, as seen from Greenwich Park, Sept. 17, 7.30p.m. 1858. Creator: Unknown
Donati's Comet, as seen from Greenwich Park, [London], Sept. 17, 7.30p.m. 1858. Although the present comet is a mere dwarf compared with others (its tail measuring only fifteen millions of miles)

L'astronome allemand lachant un... Canard, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
L'astronome allemand lachant un... Canard, 19th century. The Comet of 1857 - The German astronomer releasing a famous duck

La voyez-vous la comète?... La-haut... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
La voyez-vous la comete?... La-haut... 19th century. The Comet of 1857 - Do you see the comet?

Croyant l'apercevoir... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Croyant l'apercevoir... 19th century. The comet of 1857 -

Les Parisiens dans l'attente de le... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Parisiens dans l'attente de le... 19th century. Parisians waiting for the famous comet

La voyez-vous la comète?... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
La voyez-vous la comete?... 19th century. The comet of 1857 - Do you see the comet?

Les Parisiens dans l'attente de la fameuse comète, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Parisiens dans l'attente de la fameuse comete, 19th century. Parisians waiting for the famous comet

On dit qu'on commence déja a la voir... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
On dit qu'on commence deja a la voir... 19th century. The comet of 1857: women discussing the appearance of the comet. One asks where it can be seen. Near Cherbourg is the reply

Je n'ai pas peur de la mort pour moi... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Je n'ai pas peur de la mort pour moi... 19th century. The comet of 1857 - I'm not afraid of death for me

The Comet of 1811, 1811. Creator: Unknown
The Comet of 1811, 1811. The Prince Regent's head, set in a star which is the head of the comet. In the comet's tail: Francis Rawdon-Hastings

DAN-AIR de Havilland Comet 4C G-APDN at Gatwick Airport. DAN-AIR started life as Davies and Newman Airlines after the two founders

Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet
Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet Parked at an Airshow in May 1950 Date: 1950

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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.