A documentary should always be taken with a grain of salt. Or an entire salt lick.

There’s been documentaries that have had interviews edited in such a way as to say the exact opposite of what the interviewee was saying.

Please don’t waste your money on a cheap telescope for one event. I’ve been an amateur astronomer for over 30 years and can confidently say that viewing a comet through a telescope is actually disappointing. Comets are best viewed through binoculars.

If you really want a close up view of the comet head, the people in any local astronomy club will be more than happy to let you look through their large, expensive scopes for free. The people already suggesting this are 100% correct. Plus, most will be delighted to show you more of the skies wonders if you ask.

Grate it over popcorn