Punch,  35 (1858), 159.

Appearance of Another Comet

Anon

Genre:

News-Commentary, Drollery

Subjects:

Astronomy, Observation


    Discusses an announcement stating that on a certain evening the comet will only be visible from 'the Northumberland Cricket Ground'. Doubts whether this refers to Giovan B Donati's comet and suggests that it might be an animal or a theatrical star.



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