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Tag Archives: E.E. Barnard

Shattered by the Sun: The Great Comet of 1882

Image of 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.

Posted byWayne McGrawApril 11, 2026Posted inArticles, Top ObjectTags:19th century astronomy, E.E. Barnard, famous comets, Great Comet of 1882, History of Astrophotography, Kreutz Sungrazers, Spring, Sungrazing CometsLeave a comment on Shattered by the Sun: The Great Comet of 1882

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