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HALLEYs COMET, 1910. Photographed on 15 May 1910 from Honolulu with 10-inch focus
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HALLEYs COMET, 1910. Photographed on 15 May 1910 from Honolulu with 10-inch focus
HALLEYs COMET, 1910.
Photographed on 15 May 1910 from Honolulu with 10-inch focus Tessar lens
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1910 Cosmology Exploration Halley Space Space Exploration Universe
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HALLEY's COMET, 1910. A mesmerizing glimpse into the cosmic wonders of the early 20th century, this photograph captures the ethereal beauty of Halley's Comet as it graced our night sky on May 15,1910. Taken from Honolulu using a remarkable Zeiss Tessar lens with a 10-inch focus, this print transports us back to an era of pioneering space exploration and celestial discovery. In an age when space travel was still in its infancy, astronomers eagerly awaited the return of Halley's Comet every 76 years. This particular image showcases the comet's luminous tail stretching across vast expanses of darkness - a testament to both its immense size and elusive nature. The intricate details captured by this lens reveal the delicate nuances within the comet's composition, igniting curiosity about our place in the universe and inspiring further exploration beyond Earth's boundaries. As we gaze upon this historical artifact today, we are reminded of humanity’s insatiable desire to unravel mysteries that lie far beyond our reach. This photograph serves as a timeless reminder that even in times long past, mankind has always yearned for knowledge about what lies beyond our earthly realm. It invites us to reflect on how far we have come since then while simultaneously fueling our collective imagination for future discoveries yet to be made.
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