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Halley's Comet had been seen every 76 years since at least 240 BC, and probably earlier than that. But most people didn't live 76 years, and the written records weren't exactly common back then. So few people noticed that there was a comet coming by every 76 years.
Edmund Halley DID make the connection, and analyzed the data of comet appearances in 1531, 1607 and 1682. In 1705, Halley said that these were all the SAME comet, and that the comet would return in 1758. It did (just barely!) and was named Halley's Comet in his honor.
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In what year did Edmond Halley discover Halley's commit?
In 1705 Halley determined the comet's periodicity, but he was not the first person to discover it.
What did Edmund Halley invent?
he found halleys comet he found halleys comet
What is Halley's comet nicknamed?
whats halleys comet nicknames
What did edmond halley have named after him?
Halley's Comet
Who i Halley's comet named after?
After Edmond Halley.
Who found Halley's comet?
Edmond Halley
What year was Halley's comet discovered?
halley's comet was discovered in 1705 by Edmond halley
How far away is Halley's comet from the sun?
Halley's Comet is currently a little beyond the orbit of Neptune.
What is edmond Halley's full name?
Edmond Halley had a comet called Halley's Comet named after him.
What does Halley's comet look like?
Halleys Comet is a most pretty thing i have seen.
When did Halley's comet get its name?
It was named after Edmond Halley who discovered it.
Who predicted Halley's comet arrival?
Edmond Halley. That is why it is named after him.
