Coming Attraction: Comet Kohoutek (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1973 November 1 - 1974 January 21

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened in November 1, 1973 and closed January 21, 1974. Located in the Hayden Planetarium and the Roosevelt Rotunda at the American Museum of Natural History. "Coming Attraction--Comet Kohoutek" was an exhibition explaining in simple detail the presumed origins and travels of the Kohoutek Comet that had been newly discovered at that time.

Summary

"Coming Attraction--Comet Kohoutek" was an exhibition explaining in simple detail the presumed origins and travels of the Kohoutek Comet that had been newly discovered at that time. Hailed as the comet of the century, it was due to be visible from earth during the winter for the first time in a million and a half years. The exhibit was on view in the Roosevelt Rotunda at the American Museum of Natural History from the beginning of November, 1973 through January 21, 1974. A portion of the Christmas 1973 sky show at The American Museum-Hayden Planetarium also dealt with Comet Kohoutek.

Individuals and institutions involved in the creation of the exhibition: Dr.K.L. Franklin of the Hayden Planetarium

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, November 9, 1973. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

N.Y.Daily News, 11/2/73.

Queens Tribune, 12/10/73.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

Hayden Planetarium. Sky Theater.
Location of exhibition.

New York State Roosevelt Memorial.
Location of exhibition (Rotunda)

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