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English: Photograph of the Great Comet of 1882, as seen from South Africa
Polski: Wielka Kometa Wrześniowa z 1882 roku
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South African Astronomical Observatory

Author Sir David Gill, 1843-1914
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current18:32, 30 November 2020Thumbnail for version as of 18:32, 30 November 2020918 × 710 (53 KB)Joshua's Number9Reverted to version as of 14:45, 31 August 2013 (UTC)
14:44, 6 October 2014Thumbnail for version as of 14:44, 6 October 2014918 × 750 (55 KB)AyyurBetter appearance through less JPG artifacts
14:45, 31 August 2013Thumbnail for version as of 14:45, 31 August 2013918 × 710 (53 KB)SoerfmCrop
14:33, 30 July 2013Thumbnail for version as of 14:33, 30 July 2013918 × 749 (49 KB)SoerfmCrop, contrast
13:26, 12 June 2006Thumbnail for version as of 13:26, 12 June 2006918 × 798 (54 KB)Enirac SumPhotograph of the Great Comet of 1882, as seen from South Africa

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