Edmund Halley (1656–1742), an
English astronomer. He predicted the periodic appearance (about every seventy-five years) of the famous Halley's Comet. --Random
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Edmund Halley (1656–1742),
English astronomer. Best known for his
study of comets.
Edmund Halley (1656–1742),
English astronomer, best known for his
study of comets. He concluded that the comets of 1531, 1607, and 1682 were in
reality a
single body and accurately predicted its
return in 1758. The comet has since been known as Halley's Comet.
Edmund Halley (1656–1742),
English astronomer, best known for his
study of comets. He concluded that the comets of 1531, 1607 and 1682 were in
reality a
single body and accurately predicted its
return in 1758. The comet has since been known as Halley's Comet.