Halley's Comet
1P/Halley
Halley's Comet is a short-period comet visible from Earth every 75–76 years. It is the only known short-period comet that is regularly visible to the naked eye from Earth. It has been observed and recorded by astronomers since at least 240 BC.
- Dimensions: 15×8 km
- Period: 76 years
- Next Visit: 2061 AD