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Halley, comet 1986

Franklyn M. Branley

198383 pagesabout 1–2 hours
1983
first published
  • 1983Lodestar Books · 83 pages · ENGISBN 9780525667803

Describes the sightings of Halley's comet throughout history and how its movements were definitively charted by the astronomer whose name it bears. Also discusses the composition of comets and their relationship to the earth, other famous comets, and the return of Halley's comet in 1986.

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Written forMiddle grade
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