Astronomy of the Next Return of Halley's Comet

[StarMen76]

As you know, this month the most famous comet passed the aphelion of its orbit and began to approach the Earth. Her next return is expected in 2061. I suggest you think about what astronomy will be like this year.

My thoughts.
Large observatories in inhabited colonies on the Moon and Mars.
The Hyper Gaia Project is progressing well and is close to cataloging 75 percent of all the stars in our galaxy.

Several of next NASA's Great Observatories were launched on Starships, for example a 10-meter telescope to continue the main scientific tasks of the Webb telescope. 
On Earth, construction of the international 100-meter telescope OWL is nearing completion.

Edited December 16, 2023 by StarMen76

[Peter Drew]

Every amateur will have a 6" aperture SeeStar.      🙂

[The Admiral]

I somehow doubt that current manufacturers will still be around in 40 years. I know I won't be 😊.

Ian

[StarMen76]

When it comes to amateur astronomy, there will be many new opportunities. Meteorites on a strict schedule, along with all sorts of starbursts. Scientists will report to amateurs about more phenomena, just like what is happening with the weather now. The exact appearance of new bright comets will be predicted decades in advance.

[Marvin Jenkins]

And skywatcher handsets will still need the time inputting every time its used.

Marv 

[Ratlet]

9 minutes ago, Marvin Jenkins said:

And skywatcher handsets will still need the time inputting every time its used.

Marv 

Must admit the first thing I noticed about the new sky watcher mount was it had a usb c connector.  Perhaps when the comet returns skysafari will get starsense working in app on android phones.

[Marvin Jenkins]

5 hours ago, Ratlet said:

Must admit the first thing I noticed about the new sky watcher mount was it had a usb c connector.  Perhaps when the comet returns skysafari will get starsense working in app on android phones.

You never know your luck.

[Mr Spock]

Hopefully by then handsets will have the date the right way round 

[Ags]

Just now, Mr Spock said:

Hopefully by then handsets will have the date the right way round 

ISO8601!

[Ags]

Very likely, AI assisted night vision to pierce through the light pollution.

Edited December 17, 2023 by Ags

[Peter Drew]

There will only be radio astronomy and meteorology to choose between.       ☹️

[Marvin Jenkins]

1 hour ago, Peter Drew said:

There will only be radio astronomy and meteorology to choose between.       ☹️

Let us not forget that at the current rate the pre eminent science by then will be Astrology, at least it has ology in the word, close enough for most.

M 

[Mr Spock]

By then everything will be replaced by AI and your whole life will be streamed.

[Marvin Jenkins]

1 minute ago, Mr Spock said:

By then everything will be replaced by AI and your whole life will be streamed.

Streamed isn't the word I was think of.

[tomato]

The UK will have even less clear nights than it does now, that's just about possible.