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The Great Comet of 1680: From a Pirate’s Journal to Newton’s Desk
A buccaneer, a calendar-maker, and rival astronomers all watched the same comet in 1680—and it took Newton years to admit they were right.
Biela’s Comet: The Comet That Died Twice
Discover the captivating history of Biela’s Comet, the periodic comet that split in two, vanished, and birthed the spectacular Andromedid meteor shower.
The Great January Comet of 1910: Daylight Comet Steals Halley’s Year
Before Halley’s Comet arrived, a dazzling visitor lit the sky. Explore the story of the Great January Comet of 1910, the famous Daylight Comet.
Stars Fell Like Snow: Witnesses to the 1833 Leonid Meteor Storm
The 1833 Leonid meteor storm stunned America. Read the harrowing eyewitness accounts of the night the stars fell like snow and the sky caught fire.
Silent Fireballs, Thunderous Awe: The 1913 Meteor Procession
Eyewitness accounts of the rare 1913 Great Meteor Procession, a slow-moving fireball display across Canada, Bermuda, and the South Atlantic.
The Great Comet of 1811: Companion to a Shaking World
Discover the Great Comet of 1811—Napoleon’s Comet that blazed during the New Madrid earthquakes, inspired Tecumseh, and created the legendary 1811 comet wine vintage.
Shattered by the Sun: The Great Comet of 1882
Discover the Great Comet of 1882: a brilliant sungrazer that split apart. Explore its impact on astronomy and the early life of observer E.E. Barnard.