The Comet and Zodiacal Light,as seen from the Terrace of the Maison Guiglia at Nice, on the evening of the 17th March 1843.
London, Published June 9th 1843 by William Spooner, 377 Strand.
Scarce lithograph. Printed area 285 x 215mm (11¼ x 8½"). Tears in inscription area taped, edges chipped.
An illustration of the Great Comet of 1843 (designated C/1843 D1 and 1843 I), one of the Kreutz Sungrazers, noted for its long tail. Its orbital period is believed to be between 600 and 800 years. Also shown is the zodical light, a false dawn caused by sunlight scattered by interplanetary dust.
[Ref: 56813] £490.00
Scarce lithograph. Printed area 285 x 215mm (11¼ x 8½"). Tears in inscription area taped, edges chipped.
An illustration of the Great Comet of 1843 (designated C/1843 D1 and 1843 I), one of the Kreutz Sungrazers, noted for its long tail. Its orbital period is believed to be between 600 and 800 years. Also shown is the zodical light, a false dawn caused by sunlight scattered by interplanetary dust.
[Ref: 56813] £490.00