Halley's Comet begins its 38-year journey back toward Earth tonight
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Halley's Comet begins its 38-year journey back toward Earth tonight
Was a sight to behold! Forever etched into my memory!
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I suspect (at age 75) I'll miss the next go around...
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However, I thought why not get Starry Night to let me ride along-side Halley as it plunges back into the inner Solar System.
Have fun.
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Me too. I will be 91 so that seems far-fetched to make it that long!Xio1996 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 10, 2023 1:30 pm Considering I will be nearly 100 years old at Halley's next approach to Earth. I might have to give it a miss this time round
However, I thought why not get Starry Night to let me ride along-side Halley as it plunges back into the inner Solar System.
Have fun.
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I'll be 101, hey it gives us something to look forward toXio1996 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 10, 2023 1:30 pm Considering I will be nearly 100 years old at Halley's next approach to Earth. I might have to give it a miss this time round
However, I thought why not get Starry Night to let me ride along-side Halley as it plunges back into the inner Solar System.
Have fun.
Pete
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Halley's Comet
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