A New Comet
(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Wellington, Monday. A fine comet was seen m the western heavens last evening. From observations made it is shown to be moving awiiy trom the sun and towards the east and south with extreme rapidity. The neuc'iens is large and well defined, its broad th being about 8 or. 10 seconds. Tho tnil is distinctly visible to the naked eye, and was about 6 degrees m length. (elec trio t r l» gh a prr. — oopvhiuet. ) (ttIUTKR's TELEGRAMS.) Melbourne, Mnndny. A comot of great brilliancy has made its anpr-arince and is visible m ail parts of Victoria.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1698, 3 May 1886, Page 4
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103A New Comet Manawatu Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1698, 3 May 1886, Page 4
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