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Halley's comet was named after a British astronomer. Edmund Halley concluded that reports of three different comets which appeared 76 years apart from one another were referring to the same comet. He died before the year of his prediction, but it appeared. Therefore, the comet was named after him.
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∙ 9y ago
The Real O'Donovan
It's HALLEY'S Comet, NOT Haley's Comet. It was named after Sir Edmond Halley (pronounced HALL-ee, not HAY-lee) who was the first astronomer to propose that its appearance in the sky was a recurring event and could be predicted.
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∙ 12y agoA famous astronomer saw the comet for the first time when his aunty haley died. Hense haleys comet!
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∙ 6y agoIt was named for its discoverer: Edmund Halley
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∙ 12y agoHalley's Comet gets its name from Edmond Halley, the person who discovered that the comet's appearance was a regular occurrence.
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∙ 15y agoit is after sir edward halley
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it was discovered by Edmund halley
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When is Haleys comet in 2010?
Its not.
When was Haleys comet discovered?
Halley's comet was first seen in 1577 however it was not recognized as a comet. It was Edmund Halley that discovered it as a comet in 1705.
How often are comets seen?
It depends on the comet for example Haleys comet appears about every 95 to 100 years.
What is the probability of haleys comet appering on a lunar eclipse?
It is 50 % because ya gay
How long does it take haleys comet to orbit the sun with a 17.8 AU?
Halley's Comet returns once every 75-76 years.
When is Haleys comet in 2010?
Its not.
What is the famous comet?
haleys
Is the haleys comet evil?
No. Haley's Comet is an inanimate object.
When was the hale-bopp comet and haleys comet visible together?
Never.
When was Haleys comet discovered?
Halley's comet was first seen in 1577 however it was not recognized as a comet. It was Edmund Halley that discovered it as a comet in 1705.
What comet is visible on earth every 76 years?
haleys commet :)
How often are comets seen?
It depends on the comet for example Haleys comet appears about every 95 to 100 years.
Who was edmond?
Edmond Haley was an astronomer, who predicted the return of what is now "Haleys Comet"
Why did people think Haleys Comet would end the world?
Probably because they were uninformed. Science has come a long way since then and we know Haleys Comet will probably never collide with Earth and end all life.
Is Haleys comet shown in the bayeux tapestry?
it is Halley's comet and it was thought to be a bad omen in 1066
When will Haley's comet circle earth again?
Haleys comet does not orbit the earth it orbits the sun; and it is expected to return again in 2061
How many years it takes for Haleys comet to come around?
Halleys comet comes back around every 76 years.
