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Biela's Comet — 3D/Biela Biela s Comet in February 1846, soon after it split into two pieces. Discovery Discovered by: Wilhelm von Biela Discovery date: February 27, 1826 Alternate designations: 1772; 1806 I; 1832 III; 1846 II; 1852 III; 1826 D1 … Wikipedia
Biela's Comet — ▪ astronomy short period comet discovered (1826) by and named for the Austrian astronomer Wilhelm, Baron von Biela (Biela, Wilhelm, Freiherr von) (1782–1856). It was identified by Biela as a periodic comet that returned every 6.6 years.… … Universalium
BIELA'S COMET — a comet discovered by Biela, an Austrian officer, in 1826; appears, sometimes unobserved, every six years … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Biela — may refer to:*Biela River, a river in eastern Germany. *Wilhelm Freiherr von Biela, an Austrian military officer and amateur astronomer. *3D/Biela, a comet discovered by Wilhelm Freiherr von Biela. *Frank Biela, a German auto race driver. *Biela… … Wikipedia
Comet — This article is about the astronomical object. For other uses, see Comet (disambiguation). Comet Hale– … Wikipedia
Comet vintages — The Great Comet of 1811, as drawn by William Henry Smyth Comet vintages are years during which an astronomical event, involving generally a Great Comet , occurs prior to harvest. Throughout the history of wine, winemakers have attributed… … Wikipedia
Comet Encke — 2P/Encke Discovery Discovered by: Pierre Méchain Discovery date: 1786 Alternate designations: 1786 I; 1795; 1805; 1819 I; 1822 II; 1825 III; 1829; 1832 I; 1835 II; 1838; 1842 I; 1845 IV … Wikipedia
Biela, Wilhelm, Freiherr von — ▪ Austrian astronomer born March 19, 1782, Rossla, Stolberg am Harz, Saxony died Feb. 18, 1856, Venice Austrian astronomer who is noted for his discovery (1826) that a certain comet, now called Biela s Comet, reappeared at intervals of 6.7… … Universalium
Comet Holmes — 17P/Holmes Comet Holmes on November 4, 2007, showing the blue ion tail on the right, taken from Hungary Discovery Discovery date: November 6, 1892 Alternate designations: 1892 V1; 1892 III; 1892f; 1899 L1; 1899 II; 1899d; … Wikipedia
Biela , Wilhelm von — (1784–1856) Austrian astronomer Born in Rossia, Austria, Biela was an army officer and an amateur astronomer. In 1826 he observed a comet with a short period of 6.6 years. When Biela s comet reappeared in 1845 it had split into two parts. It was… … Scientists
