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Astroprom Australia Pty Ltd :Halley's comet returns to the inner solar system 1985/6. Caltex follow the star. Sponsored in Australia by Caltex Oil (Australia) Pty Ltd; sponsored in New Zealand by Caltex Oil Pty Ltd, New Zealand. Copyright Astroprom Australia Pty Ltd [1985?]
- Date
- 1985
- By
- Astroprom Australia Pty Ltd
- Reference
- Eph-E-ASTRONOMY-1985-01
- Description
Poster chart showing ten panels of text and photographs about the path of Halley's comet which came near to Earth in 1985-1986. Illustrated account of its appearance and characteristics, the space probes that tracked it (Giotto, Planet A, Vega I & II), Edmond Halley, the appearance of the comet relative to horizons over time; the path of the comet through the constellations, the most favourable observing times, and instructions for observing and photographing the comet.
Two copies held.
Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster..
Physical Description: Photolithograph, 632 x 893 mm.
Provenance: Acquired in 1986.
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster., Ephemera, Photolithographs, Charts, Posters, Photolithograph, 632 x 893 mm., Orientation: Horizontal image
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