"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 in Tuxedo (New York?). Author responds on questionnaire created for the Halley's comet project.
Eyewitness account of 1910 appearance of Halley's comet in Cape Town, South Africa. Author includes detailed data on the altitude and azimuth of the comet and encloses a map and sketch of the comet over Table Bay.
Author does not remember the comet but provides the names of his siblings who may. See Letters from Mary M. Ellerbe, Greenville, S.C. and Edward M. Mullins, Columbia, S.C.
Offer to help with project. Includes secondhand account of 1910 appearance of Halley's comet. Also, letter writer apparently saw the return of Halley's comet on October 13, 1985.
"Offer to help with project. Author also claims to have created a computer program in 1984 that predicted Halley's 1986 appearance would be ""faint and difficult to see."""
Writer interviewed Paul Swenson about 1910 appearance of Halley's comet in Worcester, Massachusetts. 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?
"Author mentions a similar project being conducted by Joseph Lauter who has been collecting personal accounts of Halley's comet sightings in 1910 and publishing them in ""Halley's Comet Watch Newsletter."""
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.
