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Nicole-Reine Étable de la Brière Lepaute was a French astronomer.

In 1762 she calculated the exact time of a 1974 solar eclipse.

She also correctly predicted the return of Halley's Comet in 1759.

Nichole also created a group of catalogues of the stars which was essential for the future of Astronomy.

The asteroid 7720 Lepaute is named in her honour, as is the lunar crater Lepaute.

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