It visits earth every 76 years. Does any1 kno how it was created? i have 2 write a written report on it.
2006-08-11 17:10:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Halley's comet has been know since at least 240 BC and possibly since 1059 BC. Its most famous appearance was in 1066 AD when it was seen right before the Battle of Hastings. It was named after Edmond (or sometimes spelled Edmund) Halley, who calculated its orbit. He determined that the comets seen in 1531 and 1607 were the same object that followed a 76-year orbit. Unfortunately, Halley died in 1742, never living to see his prediction come true when the comet returned on Christmas Eve 1758.
Here are some sites that should help you with your paper. Good luck with it.
2006-08-12 02:27:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Halley is the name of the guy who discovered it. (Pronounced like Sally).
Its was a pretty cool thing to see!
2006-08-11 17:16:17 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa the Pooh 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its some comet that scientists can predict when they will be able to see it again every some years
2006-08-11 17:21:21 · answer #3 · answered by Alan 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What a comet is made of is interesting. It is made up of gases, dirt, and ice.
2006-08-19 14:47:24 · answer #4 · answered by Patricia R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its was found 100 years ago,it was created by an exploding planet
2006-08-11 17:14:05 · answer #5 · answered by Cadpigfriend 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's a site with good info and nice pics.
http://www.schechter.org/sager/Links/second/2nd_grade_outer_space_unit/Haleys_Comet.html
2006-08-16 14:49:46 · answer #6 · answered by tydlywnks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you want get your answer in here. read your history book. its a comet.
2006-08-17 10:53:10 · answer #7 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋