The Great Comet

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Asteroids
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Halley's_Comet
meteor showers
gptkbp:composed_by ice and dust
gptkbp:country gptkb:none
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:distance 35 AU
gptkbp:first_recorded_observation 240 BC
gptkbp:has_acomposition volatile compounds
gptkbp:has_an_orbit elliptical
gptkbp:historical_records from ancient civilizations
gptkbp:historical_significance cultural impact in various civilizations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Great Comet
gptkbp:influenced art and literature
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:is_acharacter_in gptkb:Halley's_Comet
gptkbp:is_affected_by gravitational forces
gptkbp:is_asequel_to gptkb:scientific_research
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:historical_events
gptkbp:is_atype_of gptkb:satellite
icy body
cometary body
gptkbp:is_considered a natural phenomenon
a significant astronomical object
one of the most famous comets
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:historical_texts
astronomical records
gptkbp:is_influenced_by solar radiation
gptkbp:is_known_for its spectacular displays
gptkbp:is_known_to change brightness over time
gptkbp:is_monitored_by modern telescopes
gptkbp:is_noted_for its periodicity
gptkbp:is_observed_in gptkb:astronomy
various epochs
astronomers throughout history
cometary apparitions
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:star
the history of astronomy
the solar system's dynamics
the Oort cloud
the Halley family of comets
gptkbp:is_recognized_by astronomical societies
gptkbp:is_studied_for its orbital mechanics
gptkbp:is_studied_in by space missions
gptkbp:is_visible_from gptkb:Earth
yes
the night sky
during its close approaches
gptkbp:last_appearance gptkb:1986
2061
2062
gptkbp:lighting up to magnitude -2.5
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Edmond_Halley
gptkb:Halley's_Comet
gptkbp:notable_for bright appearance
gptkbp:orbital_period approximately 76 years
gptkbp:perihelion 0.09 AU
approximately 70 km/s
gptkbp:photography yes
gptkbp:tail_length up to 100 million kilometers
gptkbp:type periodic comet
gptkbp:was_akey_figure_in cometary studies
periodic comets
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:theater
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3