Which of the following comets comes to Earth once every 76 years?

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Answer 1

Correct Answer Halley Comet

Key Points

Halley's Comet, officially known as Comet 1P/Halley, is a famous periodic comet that orbits the Sun.
It is named after the English astronomer Edmond Halley, who studied the comet's orbit and accurately predicted its return.
The first recorded observation of Halley's Comet dates back to 240 BC, but its true nature as a recurring comet was recognized by Edmond Halley in 1705.
He calculated its orbit and correctly predicted its return in 1758, which occurred after his death.
The comet has since been observed during subsequent returns, including in 1835, 1910, and 1986, and its appear in 2061.