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- proper noun A very bright comet that can be seen every 75-76 years.
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Examples
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In 1910, many people panicked when astronomers revealed Earth would pass through the cyanogen-rich tail of Comet Halley.
Green Comet Approaches Earth Oldhead1 2009
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We are now slipping into the stream of Comet Halley and one of the finest meteor showers of the year.
Skies Sparkle For Both Hemispheres – The Annual Orionid Meteor Shower! | Universe Today 2009
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The offspring of Comet Halley grace the early morning hours as they return as the Orionid meteor shower.
Skies Sparkle For Both Hemispheres – The Annual Orionid Meteor Shower! | Universe Today 2009
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Although Comet Halley has now departed the inner Solar System, its debris trail remains well organized – allowing us to predict when this meteor shower will occur.
Skies Sparkle For Both Hemispheres – The Annual Orionid Meteor Shower! | Universe Today 2009
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If you had the opportunity this morning to witness the offspring of Comet Halley, then I'm curious as to what you might have noticed about this reliable annual meteor shower.
The Orionid Meteor Shower – What Did You See? | Universe Today 2009
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Any of these that appear to come from Orion will be an Orionid, and therefore represent a piece of Comet Halley doing a death dive into our atmosphere.
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Comet Halley, which has an extremely elongated orbit, last showed up in 1986 and makes a return every 74 to 79 years.
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In fall 1985, Comet Halley returned to our region of the solar system for the first time in 76 years.
Museum Blogs 2009
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In 1910, many people panicked when astronomers revealed Earth would pass through the cyanogen-rich tail of Comet Halley.
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It may help explain the origin of an enigmatic family of comets typified by Comet Halley.
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