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Inspirational Art: Astronomy: Various Views of Donati’s Comet in the Night Sky.

Posted on the 26 January 2021 by Cendrinemedia @cendrinemedia

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Title: Astronomy: various views of Donati's comet in the night sky.

Artist: unknown

Date: mid-19th century

Type of art: engraving, photomechanical print

Note: First observed by Italian astronomer Giovanni Battista Donati on June 2, 1858, Donati's Comet (aka Comet Donati) was the first comet to be photographed. It was also one of the most brilliant comets of the 19th century.

Source and information: Wellcome Library

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