"Author writes about a ""Halley celebration"" attended by an uncle in Greenwich, England. The 1986 celebration at the old Royal Observatory was attended by the ""over 80's and under 10's."""
Author encloses letter from an uncle who recalls both 1910 comets. The letter points out the possible confusion some living observers might have about the two comets. (The Daylight Comet of 1910 appeared before Halley's and was considered by many to be more impressive). See letter 1, enclosure from Ewen A. Whitaker. Enclosure: "Eyewitness account of 1910 appearance of Halley's comet by Ivan Smith in Stourbridge, England. Writer also mentions the Daylight Comet of 1910 and comments that Halley's was but a ""squib"" compared to it."
Eyewitness account of 1910 appearance of Halley's comet from Charleston, South Carolina. Author had recently seen the 1986 return of the comet from Sullivan's Island near Charleston, South Carolina.
Second letter from author with mother's impression of 1910 appearance of Halley's comet enclosed. Eyewitness account of 1910 appearance of Halley's comet in Newark, Ohio, by Amy B. Smith, mother of letter writer. Questions included: 1. What were the circumstances when you saw the comet? 2. Describe the appearance of the comet. 3. Did you experience any particular emotions when you saw the comet? 4. Did anything interesting, unusual or funny happen while the comet was visible? 5. What did you think a comet was in 1910? 6. What did your parents, relatives, friends or teachers tell you about the comets in 1910? 7. As you grew older did your view or understanding of the nature of comets change? 8. As you grew older did you ever think about your experience of seeing Halley's comet? If so, under what circumstances? 9. Do you feel privileged to have seen Halley's comet? 10. Do you feel that seeing Comet Halley has affected you personally in any way? If so, how?
