Observing prospects for Halley's comet

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Jun 1975

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1975s%26t....49..363r&link_type=abstract

Sky and Telescope, vol. 49, June 1975, p. 363, 364.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Astronomical Photography, Brightness, Comets, Perihelions, Comet Tails, Kohoutek Comet, Reflecting Telescopes

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The expected path and brightness development of Halley's comet soon before and after its perihelion on February 9, 1986 are described. It is concluded that the comet will prove disappointing to most U.S. observers, since it is not expected to equal Kohoutek in peak magnitude (and since this latter comet was disappointing to the general public). Moreover, Halley's comet will be brightest (3rd magnitude) in the southern hemisphere, and increased outdoor lighting by the year 1986 will probably obscure its tail near cities.

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