Astronomy for the use of schools and academies (1882)
Gillet, J. A. (Joseph Anthony), 1837-1908, Rolfe, W. J. (William James), 1827-1910 · New York : Potter, Ainsworth, & Co. · leaf 319
ed in1531 and in 1456;and he predictedthat it would returnabout 1758. Itsactual return wasretarded somewhatby the action ofthe planets on it inits passage throughthe solar system.It, however, ap-Fig. 326. peared again in 1759, and a third time in 1835. ^ts next appearance will beabout 1911. The… … Fig. 327. in a telescope of moderate power, in 1835. This comet appearsto be growing less brilliant. In 1456 it appeared as a cometof great splendor; and coming as it did in a very superstitiousage, soon after the fall of Constantinople, and during the threat- ASTRONOMY. 293 ened invasion of Europe…
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