Text #67
. Cometography: A Catalog of Comets. Series: Cometography. Vol. 1[p. 2]
This object was reported among the final pages of the chronological history contained within the Ch’un Ch’iu (-480). The text says a “sparkling star” was seen, but no further details are given. The account’s placement among other dated, chronologically listed events would imply it was seen in the winter. The Han shu (100) simply says a “broom star” was seen in winter. The Han shu (100) simply says a “broom star” was seen in winter.
Sources: Ho, (11); [Han shu: wu xing zhi] ch.3, ch. 27