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Moonlight view over Table Bay Showing the Great Comet of 1843, 1843 (oil on canvas)
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Moonlight view over Table Bay Showing the Great Comet of 1843, 1843 (oil on canvas)
7339097 Moonlight view over Table Bay Showing the Great Comet of 1843, 1843 (oil on canvas) by Smyth, Charles Piazzi (1819-1900); 90.7x61 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Charles Piazzi Smyth
An eyewitness account of the Great Comet of 1843 painted by the astronomer Charles Piazzi Smyth. The earliest observation occurred on the evening of 5 of February, 1843 and Smyth recorded its appearance at the Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa between 3 and 6 of March. When at its greatest brilliance, it was visible only from southern latitudes. The view in the painting is probably taken from the Observatory.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38286118
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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The Moonlight view over Table Bay Showing the Great Comet of 1843, captured in this stunning oil on canvas painting by astronomer Charles Piazzi Smyth, transports us back to a momentous celestial event in history. The Great Comet of 1843 made its appearance in February and was observed by Smyth at the Royal Observatory in Cape of Good Hope, South Africa between March 3rd and 6th. This breathtaking depiction likely showcases the view from the Observatory itself, with the comet shining brightly against the night sky.
As we gaze upon this artwork, we are reminded of the beauty and wonder of our universe. The misty fog adds an ethereal quality to the scene, enhancing the mystical nature of this astronomical phenomenon. The shooting star streaking across the sky adds a sense of movement and dynamism to the composition.
This painting not only serves as a visual record of a significant astronomical event but also invites us to contemplate our place in the cosmos. It is a reminder that even amidst our daily lives, there are moments of awe-inspiring beauty waiting to be discovered if we only take a moment to look up at the stars above.
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