The Great Comet of 1811: Companion to a Shaking World

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The Great Comet of 1811: Companion to a Shaking World

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Discover the history of the Great Comet of 1811. Visible to the naked eye for nine months, this spectacular comet mystified the globe, coincided with the terrifying New Madrid earthquakes, inspired Tecumseh and Napoleon, and even yielded a legendary wine vintage.

Visit the gardenastronomer.com to read the full article and see illustrations from this historical moment in astronomical history.