Are there other periodic phenomena's other than the comet Hally?

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The discussion centers on the existence of periodic comets similar to Halley's Comet. Participants note that there are numerous periodic comets with varying orbital periods, ranging from about ten years to several decades. A suggestion is made to conduct a Google search for lists of these comets, which include details about their visibility. The conversation also touches on the interest in observing these comets through telescopes. Overall, the thread emphasizes the abundance of periodic comets beyond Halley's.
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Are there other comets like hally (periodic phenomena's?)
 
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Karimspencer said:
Are there other comets like hally (periodic phenomena's?)

I'm sure Sir Edmund Halley would prefer his surname to be spelt correctly and capitalised :smile:

there are many many periodic comets from periods of a ~ 10 years to many 10's of years

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Lol excuse me and thanks
 
Karimspencer said:
Lol excuse me and thanks

No probs :)

back to your original question, was there a particular reason for it ?
ie. are you interested in knowing what other comets you may see in a telescope?
or were you just curious ?

if the first... then doing a google search on periodic comets will yield sites with lists of them
their orbital periods, when they last were visible and when they will next be visible.

cheers
Dave
 
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