Ancient Greeks spotted Halley’s Comet – [New Scientist]

Ancient Greeks spotted Halley’s comet: A CELESTIAL event in the 5th century BC could be the earliest documented sighting of Halley’s comet – and it marked a turning point in the history of astronomy.

According to ancient authors, from Aristotle onwards, a meteorite the size of a “wagonload” crashed into northern Greece sometime between 466 and 468 BC. The impact shocked the local population and the rock became a tourist attraction for 500 years.

SOURCE Ancient Greeks spotted Halley’s comet – space – 09 September 2010 – New Scientist.