Comet tales from India: Donati's Comet of 1858 (C/1858 L1 Donati)

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Title:	Comet tales from India: Donati's Comet of 1858 (C/1858 L1 Donati)
Authors:	Kapoor, R. C
Keywords:	Great Comets Donati’s Comet Comet C/1858 L1 (Donati) John Henry Pratt Eyre Powell J.F. Tennant William S. Mackay Madras Observatory
Issue Date:	Mar-2021
Publisher:	National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand
Citation:	Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage, Vol. 24, No. 1, pp. 98-113
Abstract:	On 02 June 1858 at the Observatory of Florence, Giambattista Donati (1826–1873) discovered a faint nebulous patch what was destined to become one of the most brilliant comets in history. Named after him, Donati’s Comet (1858 VI; C/1858 L1 (Donati)) enthralled sky watchers in Europe and elsewhere like never before. This paper brings together tales of the observations of this comet made in India. Ironically, the celestial visitor happened to rise in India’s most turbulent times. It was seen by many as a baleful sign out to ruin and observed by some for science
Description:	Restricted Access
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/2248/7737
ISSN:	1440-2807
Appears in Collections:	IIAP Publications

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