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Sir Edmund Halley was an English astronomer and mathematician known for computing the orbit of the comet that now bears his name. He also played a key role in the publication of Isaac newton's "Principia," which laid the foundation for classical mechanics. Additionally, Halley served as the second Astronomer Royal of England.
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How old was Edmond Halley when he died?
Edmund Halley was 86 when he died!!
Did Edmund halley have siblings?
no idiot whoever said this is rude!
Where did Edmund Halley live?
Edmund Halley lived in England for most of his life. He was born in Haggerston, London and spent a significant part of his career working and conducting research at the Royal Greenwich Observatory.
Can you see the pictures of Sir Edmund Hillary?
See the link below for images of Sir Edmund Hillary
What colour were sir Edmund hillary eyes?
he had brown eyes
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 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!!
How did Haleys comet gets its name?
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.
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.
