Comet Halley Collection

Halleys comet, 19th Century artwork. 1835 woodcut print depicting the 1835 appearance of Halleys comet. Halleys Comet is the only naked-eye comet certain to return within a human lifetime

Halleys Comet, 1910
Halleys Comet. Halleys Comet orbits the Sun every 76 years. This periodicity was discovered by Edmund Halley (1654-1742), after whom the comet is named

Fashionable ladies and gentlemen playing the card game Comet (named for the 1758 visit of Halley's comet)
FLO4657001 Fashionable ladies and gentlemen playing the card game Comet (named for the 1758 visit of Halley's comet) in a drawing room. A serving brings carafes of wine

Sir Edmund Halley
3507805 Sir Edmund Halley; (add.info.: Portrait of Sir Edmund Halley on a commemorative plate to mark the return of Halley's Comet 185-86.); Universal History Archive.

Halley's Comet
5307506 Halley's Comet.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Halley's Comet passing over Jerusalem in 66 AD. Discovered by Edmond Halley (1656-1742) an English astronomer, geophysicist

The Great Comet of 1456 (Halley's Comet): Pope Calixtus III excommunicated this comet, 16th century
5311384 The Great Comet of 1456 (Halley's Comet): Pope Calixtus III excommunicated this comet, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sir Edmund Halley on a commemorative plate to mark the return of Halley's Comet 185-86, 1754
3507806 Sir Edmund Halley on a commemorative plate to mark the return of Halley's Comet 185-86, 1754; (add.info.: Portrait of Sir Edmund Halley on a commemorative plate to mark the return of)

Halley's Comet and Harold Receiving Bad News, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR159137 Halley's Comet and Harold Receiving Bad News, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Portrait of Edmond Halley (engraving)
982192 Portrait of Edmond Halley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edmond Halley, English astronomer, geophysicist, mathematician)

The End of the World, 1910 (litho)
3091225 The End of the World, 1910 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of the World, 1910. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Parisians watching Halleys Comet from the citys rooftops (colour litho)
2782432 Parisians watching Halleys Comet from the citys rooftops (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Comete de Halley (colour litho)
3642940 La Comete de Halley (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Comete de Halley. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Comete de Halley, 1835 (engraving)
3645402 Comete de Halley, 1835 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comete de Halley, 1835. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1866)

Comets and Cometary Influences (engraving)
2772743 Comets and Cometary Influences (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comets and Cometary Influences)

The end of the world, souvenir of 19 May 1910 (litho)
3094500 The end of the world, souvenir of 19 May 1910 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The end of the world, souvenir of 19 May 1910)

Giotto spacecraft at Halleys Comet. Artwork of the European Space Agencys (ESA) Giotto probe as it approached Comet Halley in 1986

Solar system, 1893
Solar system. Diagram of the solar system, based on the astronomical knowledge at the end of the 19th century. The Sun is at centre

Vega image of Halleys comet
False-colour image of Halleys comet taken by the soviet spaceprobe Vega 1 as it approached the comet on March 5, 1986. Vega 1 passed less than 9000 km from the comets nucleus on 6 March

Vega images of Halleys comet
Four false-colour images of Halleys comet taken by the soviet spaceprobe Vega 1 near its closest approach to the comet on March 6, 1986

Optical photo of Halleys comet
Image-processed optical photograph of the head of Halleys Comet, derived from 4 exposures made on May 25, 1910, at Helwan, Egypt

Halleys comet photographed from New Zealand in October 1986. The Moon is behind cloud at bottom right. Named after Edmund Halley (1656-1742), who first recognised its periodicity

False-colour Giotto image of Halleys Comet
False colour image of Halleys comet taken by the European Space Agencys space-probe Giotto during its encounter with the comet on March 13th, 1986

Artwork showing Giotto nearing Halleys Comet
Artists impression of the European Space Agencys space probe Giotto on course for its encounter with Halleys Comet on 13 March 1986, when it will fly within 500 kilometres of the comet

Halleys Comet as seen by the Soviet Vega mission
Halleys Comet. Image of Halleys comet made by the Soviet Vega-1 spacecraft in March 1986. Comet Halley is the most famous of the periodic comets, returning to the inner solar system every 76 years

Composite image of Halleys Comet & Mauna Kea
Halleys Comet over Hawaii. Composite image depicting the passage of Comet Halley as seen from the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii

Halleys Comet below the Milky Way, artwork. This is a scene from 1986, the last time this comet was seen from Earth. Halleys Comet orbits the Sun roughly every 76 years

Schematic diagram showing path of Halleys Comet
Schematic diagram showing the path of Halleys Comet as it rounds the Sun, together with the orbits (orange rings) of Mars, Earth, Venus & Mercury

Milky Way showing Comet Halley
Optical photograph of part of the Milky Way, in the constellation of Norma (the Rule), showing Halleys Comet at upper left. The comet has a diffuse, bluish, fanlike tail composed of gas and dust

Edmund Halley, English astronomer (1656-1742)
Engraving of Edmund Halley (1656-1742), an English astromoner. Halley showed that comets move around the sun in accordance with Newtons theory of gravitation

Halleys comet 1910, historical artwork
The 1910 approach, which came into view around 20 April, was notable for several reasons: it was the first approach of which photographs exist

Vega orbiter. Model of the Vega probes orbital module, which was used as part of the international Vega mission. This was launched in December 1984, to study Venus and the tail of Halleys Comet

Vega lander. Model of the Vega probes descent vehicle, which was used as part of the international Vega mission, launched in December 1984, to study Venus and the tail of Halleys Comet

Halleys Comet observations, 1835. Astronomical drawings by Sir John Frederick William Herschel (1792-1871) of Halleys Comet, as seen in the appearance of 1835

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"Comet Halley: A Celestial Spectacle Through the Centuries" In the vast expanse of the night sky, few celestial events have captivated humanity's imagination like Comet Halley. Dating back to ancient times, this enigmatic comet has left an indelible mark on history and art. From 19th-century artwork depicting its ethereal beauty to its awe-inspiring appearance in May 1910, it has always been a subject of fascination. Its luminous trail across the heavens inspired countless artists to capture its grandeur on canvas and linen. One such depiction is found in the Bayeux Tapestry, where Harold receives bad news while gazing at Halley's Comet. This wool embroidery on linen serves as a reminder of how comets were once seen as omens or portents of significant events. Another notable representation is an engraving portraying Edmond Halley himself, who predicted the return of this celestial wanderer. His meticulous calculations paved the way for our understanding and anticipation of future visits from this cosmic traveler. The year 1910 marked one of Comet Halley's most memorable appearances. As it graced our skies with its radiant presence, people worldwide marveled at its splendor. Parisians gathered atop their rooftops to witness this extraordinary event firsthand—a scene immortalized in vivid color lithographs that captured their collective wonderment. Throughout history, comets have often been associated with cataclysmic events or even heralds of doom. The lithograph titled "The End of the World" exemplifies these fears surrounding Comet Halley's arrival in 1910—an era when scientific knowledge coexisted with superstition. Yet amidst these anxieties, there was also a sense of awe and curiosity about what lay beyond our earthly realm. Engravings like "Comete de Halley" from 1835 depict both scientific observations and imaginative interpretations—testimony to the enduring allure of comets and their mysterious influence on human consciousness.