When did Edmund halley make his discovery?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

He discovered that the comets of 1456, 1531, and 1607 were the same in 1705. In that same year he predicted that that comet would return in 1758. he died in 1742 so he didn't get to see if he was right or not, but the comet in fact did return in 1758.

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Who was Halley's comet named after?

Edmund Halley

Who is Edmund halley and how old is he?

Edmund Halley found Halley's Comet, and he is now dead

What was Halley's first name?

Edmond Halley.

Was Edmund Halley from England?

Yes, mathematician Edmund Halley was English.

What did Edmund halley do?

Edmund Halley was the first man to calculat a comet's orbit.

What was Halley's comet named after?

Edmund Halley.

Where was Edmund Halley born?

Edmund Halley was born in Haggerston, Shoreditch, London, England.

What is edmond Halley's full name?

Edmond Halley had a comet called Halley's Comet named after him.

What is Edmund halley famous for?

He discovered Halley's Comet which is named after him.

Who first correctly predict the return of comet Halley?

Edmund Halley obviously

How old was Edmond Halley when he died?

Edmund Halley was 86 when he died!!

Why was comet halley named after Edmund halley?

Comet Halley was named after Edmund Halley because he was the first person to predict its return. Halley calculated its orbit in 1705 and predicted it would return in 1758, after his death. When the comet indeed reappeared in 1758, it was named in his honor.