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

[Admin]

On Friday, Dec. 8, Halley's Comet reaches its farthest point from the sun and begins its journey back through the solar system.

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[djoybird]

Please spell the name of the comet properly before you begin to expound on the return of Haley's comet.

 

[billslugg]

The official name is 1P/Halley according to the IAU.

"Spellings of Halley's name during his lifetime included Hailey, Haley, Hayley, Halley, Hawley, and Hawly" - New York Times 5-14-85

 

[STARPUNK]

On Friday, Dec. 8, Halley's Comet reaches its farthest point from the sun and begins its journey back through the solar system.

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

Halleylujah! I remember in late 1982 when it was 'recovered' by astrophotos and now we have the means to see it throughout its entire orbit. And contrary to what the media said the last time, the 1985-1986 apparition was anything but a disappointment. In fact, I didn't see another comet that was that 'good' or even close to it until Comet Hyakutake 10 years later.