Halley's Comet begins its 38-year journey back toward Earth tonight

[KingClinton]

I saw Halley's comet back in 1986, I was on training exercises with the South African army in the Northern Cape province here in SA.
Was a sight to behold! Forever etched into my memory!

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source= ... O4xzOs56Ke

[Gfamily]

Somewhere I have a slide of it close to the Pleiades, but I've not been able to find the box it's in.

[helicon]

Looking forward to it, though last time not as bright as previously. I guess it depends on the power of the solar wind.

[Unitron48]

I viewed Halley's in 1986 from South Florida. Was stationed there with the USAF. I had a Halley's observing party for the folks I worked with using my 60mm, f/15 Unitron refractor. Most weren't too impressed as a recall!

I suspect (at age 75) I'll miss the next go around...

Dave

[Xio1996]

Considering I will be nearly 100 years old at Halley's next approach to Earth. I might have to give it a miss this time round

However, I thought why not get Starry Night to let me ride along-side Halley as it plunges back into the inner Solar System.



Have fun.

Pete

[Richard]

I will also be around 100 then so even If I make it will probably not be looking

[helicon]

Considering I will be nearly 100 years old at Halley's next approach to Earth. I might have to give it a miss this time round

However, I thought why not get Starry Night to let me ride along-side Halley as it plunges back into the inner Solar System.



Have fun.

Pete

Me too. I will be 91 so that seems far-fetched to make it that long!

[kt4hx]

Like many, I do not anticipate being here for the next visitation. Possible of course, but unlikely. But for those young enough to be around then, I hope it is a true visual treat for you.

[Ylem]

Considering I will be nearly 100 years old at Halley's next approach to Earth. I might have to give it a miss this time round

However, I thought why not get Starry Night to let me ride along-side Halley as it plunges back into the inner Solar System.



Have fun.

Pete

I'll be 101, hey it gives us something to look forward to

[AstroBee]

Halley's Comet is what got me hooked on astrophotography. I was shooting basic star trails and stuff prior to Halley but I seem to remember this comet being the first time I attempted to attach my camera to the telescope.

Halley's Comet
03/16/1986
5:04-5:14am CST
10 minute exposure
Ektachrome 400 film
Celestron CometCatcher
5" 500mm f3.64 scope