Plate XI, The Great Comet of 1881: Observed on the night of June 25–26 at 1:30 am. Discovered by Australian astronomer John Tebbutt, the comet of 1881 was bright enough to be seen without a telescope.
Created:
June 26, 1881
Credit:
New York Public Library, Rare Book Division, Digital Collections: All Astronomical Drawings
