Vintage 1984 Halley's Comet Watch Guide Booklet Mark Twain Bushnell Telescope

Description

This is a vintage 1984 booklet entitled "Mr. Halley's Comet, Awaited 76 Years, Coming Soon!, Everyone's Complete Guide to Seeing the Celestial Event, by the Editors of Sky & Telescope".   Copyright 1984 Sky Publishing Corporation, Illustrated by Ken Condon.
The booklet is 30-pages long and measures approximately 5.5" x 8.5".  It was distributed in preparation for the nationwide viewing frenzy of 1985-1986, similar to the recent year's total solar eclipse!
The booklet contains reference sections about Halley's Comet, including:
- What Is a Comet?
- Why is Halley Special?
- Viewing the Comet
- Halley's Comet Timetable
- How to Use the Viewing Charts
- Viewing Charts for Northern U.S. and Southern U.S
- Path of Halley's Comet Through the Stars
- Using Binoculars and Telescopes
- Take a Picture of My Comet
- Halley Space Missions
- Warning: Crackpots on the Loose! (conspiracy theories about the world ending...)
- If You Want to Learn More
- Anatomy of a Comet
The back page is an ad for Bushnell, division of Bausch & Lomb.
It is in Excellent condition, especially for its age, with no markings, tears, folds, or creases.
If you don't already have this item, it will be a fun addition to your vintage Halley's Comet or Bushnell Telescope collection!
Please check out my other listings for additional vintage items, which have been stored in my parents' clean, non-smoking home for several decades.  Thanks!