Swiss book on the comet of 1664-5. Title page of 'Beilaufftiger Bericht von dem jezigen Cometsternen' (1664) by Swiss astronomer Stephan Spleiss (1623-1693). This comet,shown with nearby constellations (Corvus,Crater,Hydra) and the ecliptic plane,appeared in November 1664. The sightings reported here are 7-10 December. It was one of the brightest comets of the time,seen all across Europe and reported in many publications. It was seen again in January 1665,and was last seen in March 1665. Modern astronomers have designated the 1664-5 comet as C/1664 W1. Spleiss was rector of a school in Schaffhausen,Switzerland | |
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