Comet's Tale: History/Exploration
DATE: 1402 CE

 Drawing of battle scene with a daylight comet; 1402 CE

This comet was drawn in a scene of a daylight battle, in the year 1402. Does it seem strange that a comet can be seen during the day? People were not sure what comets were made of or what made them appear in the sky.  Many people thought comets might be caused by supernatural beings because they were so bright.  What do you think comets are made of?  Would you like to know why they glow?

    

 

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