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Why is Edmund Halley famous?

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∙ 13y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

discovered Haley's comet

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What is Edmund halley famous for?

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


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.


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.


Did Edmund halley have siblings?

no idiot whoever said this is rude!

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