Halley’s Comet is named after the English astronomer Edmond Halley, who was able to predict the return of the comet in 1785.

Perhaps many of us are old enough to remember the arrival of Halley’s Comet in 1986. This famous comet makes its way to earth ...

TIM PEAKE:Now one of the most famous space phenomena, is Halley's Comet. You've probably been told about it at school, but did you know that it played a vital role in Sir Isaac Newton's discovery ...

Halley's Comet is one of the most famous celestial objects, and even those who have no interest in astronomy have most likely heard of it. The space rock marked the first time astronomers ...

Comets — those small, icy objects orbiting the sun — act like floating time capsules, offering a window into the early days of our solar system's formation and holding clues about the origins ...

Mark your calendars, stargazers! April brings two spectacular meteor shows to southern Ontario, offering prime opportunities ...

The image of Comet Hale-Bopp blazing across the night sky of 1997 has delighted casual stargazers and astronomers alike. It was first spotted in July 1995 by Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp, who ...

Many famous comets return within a generation. Halley's Comet, for instance, will visit again in 2061. But when comets head in from the Oort Cloud, they won't be back anytime soon. The Oort Cloud ...

After World War II, Hitler’s deadliest lieutenant escaped.