Our Mission
The Halley Project was created with a simple yet ambitious goal: to become the world's premier destination for accurate, accessible, and engaging information about Halley's Comet. We believe that this celestial phenomenon, which has captivated humanity for millennia, deserves a dedicated platform that combines scientific accuracy with educational accessibility.
Accuracy First
Every piece of information is carefully researched and verified against scientific sources
Global Access
Multi-language support to reach astronomy enthusiasts worldwide
Educational Focus
Making complex astronomical concepts accessible to everyone
Future Ready
Building tools and resources for the 2061 return
Why This Project Exists
As the next return of Halley's Comet approaches in 2061, we recognized the need for a centralized, reliable source of information. Many existing resources are scattered, outdated, or overly technical. The Halley Project bridges this gap by providing:
- Real-time countdown to the next perihelion
- Historical context and cultural significance
- Practical observation guides for amateur astronomers
- Educational resources for teachers and students
- A community platform for comet enthusiasts
Open Source & Community Driven
The Halley Project is an open-source initiative. We believe that knowledge about our universe should be freely accessible to all. Our codebase is publicly available, and we welcome contributions from developers, astronomers, educators, and enthusiasts worldwide.
Whether you're a professional astronomer with data to share, a developer who wants to improve our tools, a translator who can help us reach more people, or simply someone passionate about comets, there's a place for you in The Halley Project.
Project Roadmap
Phase 1: Foundation (Current)
Core website with countdown, historical information, and observation guides in English and Portuguese
Phase 2: Expansion (2025-2026)
Additional languages, interactive tools, and real-time comet position tracking using NASA APIs
Phase 3: Coming soon
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Phase 4: Coming soon
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Phase 5: The Return (2061)
Real-time coverage, community observations database, and historical documentation of the event
Get Involved
Join us in building the ultimate resource for Halley's Comet
Support The Project
The Halley Project is a labor of love, maintained by volunteers passionate about astronomy and education. Your support helps us maintain servers, develop new features, and keep this resource free for everyone.
If you find value in our work and would like to contribute, we accept cryptocurrency donations:
Looking to the Future
While 2061 may seem far away, the journey to that momentous return is just as important as the destination. Every day, we're working to ensure that when Halley's Comet graces our skies again, humanity will be ready with the knowledge, tools, and community to fully appreciate this cosmic visitor.
Join us in this multi-generational project. Together, we're not just counting down to a date—we're building a bridge between past and future, connecting all those who have looked up at Halley's Comet in wonder with those who will do so in the years to come.