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The worldwide impact of Donati's comet on art and society in the mid-19th century

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2011

Antonella Gasperini ,
Daniele Galli  and
Laura Nenzi
Antonella Gasperini
Affiliation:
INAF, Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri, Largo Enrico Fermi 5, 50125 Firenze, Italy email: gasperi@arcetri.astro.it, galli@arcetri.astro.it
Daniele Galli
Affiliation:
INAF, Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri, Largo Enrico Fermi 5, 50125 Firenze, Italy email: gasperi@arcetri.astro.it, galli@arcetri.astro.it
Laura Nenzi
Affiliation:
Department of History, University of Tennessee, 915 Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-4065, USA email: lnenzi@utk.edu
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Abstract

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Donati's comet was one of the most spectacular astronomical events of the nineteenth century. Its extended sword-like tail was a spectacular sight that inspired several literary and artistic representations. Traces of Donati's comet are found in popular magazines, children's books, collection cards, and household objects through the beginning of the twentieth century.

Keywords

Donati's comet19th century literature and art
Type
Contributed Papers
Information
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 5 , Symposium S260: The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture , January 2009 , pp. 340 - 345
Copyright
Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2011

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