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October 23, 1959
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Olaf Halverson recalls Alaska pioneers witnessing Halley's Comet in 1910 during early frontier days of dog teams and roadhouses. The comet returns in 1986. Notes upcoming total solar eclipses in Alaska: July 20, 1963 at Bethel and Seward; July 10, 1972 at Kotzebue.
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ASTRONOMY NOTES
By OLAF HALVERSON
Many of the Pioneers of Alaska witnessed the spectacular appearance of Halley's Comet in 1910. Those were childhood days for many of the Pioneers, days when Alaska, too, was young, and dog teams were the chief means of travel during the greater portion of the year. It was a time when roadhouses were havens of rest for the weary travelers of the northern trails. Interesting stories were related by the evening firesides. Snowshoes, traps and furs adorned the walls of the roadhouses.
Forty-nine years have passed since those early days, and only twenty-seven remain before the return of this interesting comet. It will reappear in 1986, and many of the Pioneers will see it again. In 1948, the comet was at its greatest distance away from the sun. Eclipse of the sun on July 20, 1963. It will be total at Bethel and at Seward. Another total eclipse will occur on July 10, 1972, total at Kotzebue. If that seems too far away, many may look forward to it.
By OLAF HALVERSON
Many of the Pioneers of Alaska witnessed the spectacular appearance of Halley's Comet in 1910. Those were childhood days for many of the Pioneers, days when Alaska, too, was young, and dog teams were the chief means of travel during the greater portion of the year. It was a time when roadhouses were havens of rest for the weary travelers of the northern trails. Interesting stories were related by the evening firesides. Snowshoes, traps and furs adorned the walls of the roadhouses.
Forty-nine years have passed since those early days, and only twenty-seven remain before the return of this interesting comet. It will reappear in 1986, and many of the Pioneers will see it again. In 1948, the comet was at its greatest distance away from the sun. Eclipse of the sun on July 20, 1963. It will be total at Bethel and at Seward. Another total eclipse will occur on July 10, 1972, total at Kotzebue. If that seems too far away, many may look forward to it.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Halley\'S Comet
Alaska Pioneers
Solar Eclipse
1910 Sighting
1986 Return
What entities or persons were involved?
Olaf Halverson
Pioneers Of Alaska
Where did it happen?
Alaska
Story Details
Key Persons
Olaf Halverson
Pioneers Of Alaska
Location
Alaska
Event Date
1910; Return In 1986
Story Details
Reminiscence of Alaska pioneers as children witnessing Halley's Comet in 1910 amid frontier life with dog teams and roadhouses. Anticipation of its 1986 return. Mentions comet's 1948 position and upcoming total solar eclipses in Alaska in 1963 at Bethel and Seward, and 1972 at Kotzebue.