Vol. 41 No. 2 (2024), Moments of the Cuban Physics
Vol. 41 No. 2 (2024)

Historical and Recent Observations of Comets in Cuba

Moments of the Cuban Physics
Published 2025-01-27
Y. Ceballos-Izquierdo
Biblioteca Digital Cubana de Geociencias, La Habana, Cuba
N. A. Gallardo-Quesada
Instituto Pre-Universitario Urbano Luis Martínez Almaguer, Gibara, Holguín, Cuba.
L. E. Ramos-Guadalupe
Sociedad Meteorológica de Cuba, La Habana, Cuba
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Atmosphere comets
atmospheric optics
atmospheric meteorology
comets impact phenomena

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Historical and Recent Observations of Comets in Cuba. Rev. Cubana Fis. 2025, 41 (2), 137-143.
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Abstract

Cuba has a long-standing tradition in comet observation, dating back to the 19th century when figures like José Joaquín de Ferrer recorded comet movements, including the 1807 comet. These efforts continued into the 20th century, with notable events such as the telescopic observation of Halley's Comet in 1910 by Jesuit priest Mariano Gutiérrez-Lanza. His observations contributed to cometary science and alleviated public fears of a collision between the comet and Earth. Today, Cuban amateur astronomers, using digital tools and social media, continue this legacy. Recent observations of comets reflect Cuba's enduring passion for astronomy and highlight its growing interest in this topic.

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