Edmond Halley

Edmond Halley

astronomer United Kingdom

Edmond Halley was an English astronomer and mathematician renowned for computing the orbit of Halley's Comet, which is named in his honor; he is also remembered for his work in predicting the comet's return in 1758.

Born on Oct 08, 1656 (368 years old)

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Panama Panama: Edmond Halley was an astronomer who played a crucial role in the publication of Newton's work by raising funds. 9

Isaac Newton John Ray Francis Willughby Robert Hooke Sir Christopher Wren Sachiko Kusukawa Basilius Besler Gale Christianson
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: El libro que puso en riesgo la publicación de “Principia Mathematica”, la revolucionaria obra de Isaac Newton que sentó los principios de la física moderna

Ireland Ireland: Edmond Halley was the second astronomer royal, known for his work on comets. 7

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Reflections from sunny Greenwich as the clocks change to summer time – The Irish Times

United States United States: Edmond Halley is known for the comet named after him, which was depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry centuries before his birth. 5

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CNN: France’s Bayeux Tapestry to close to public for two years