Comet Prediction

1. If Halley’s Comet was viewed in the year 1531, and it has a 76 year period, the next time it would be seen would be: 1531 + 76 years = the year 1607. Using your mathematical skills, find the dates since 1607 that Comet Halley was visible.

        1607


a. _______


b. _______


c. _______


d. _______

e. _______

2. Now calculate the next time in our future Comet Halley will be observable.

f. _______

3. How old will you be when Comet Halley is visible again?  (Write your age now: ___ )

g. _______