How did Haleys comet gets its name?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

It's HALLEY'S Comet, NOT Haley's Comet. It was named after Sir Edmond Halley (pronounced HALL-ee, not HAY-lee) who was the first astronomer to propose that its appearance in the sky was a recurring event and could be predicted.

Answer 3

A famous astronomer saw the comet for the first time when his aunty haley died. Hense haleys comet!

Answer 4

It was named for its discoverer: Edmund Halley

Answer 5

Halley's Comet gets its name from Edmond Halley, the person who discovered that the comet's appearance was a regular occurrence.

Answer 6

Halley's Comet is named after the English astronomer Edmond Halley. He was the first person to calculate its orbit and predict its return, which later came to fruition in 1758 after his death.

Answer 7

it is after sir edward halley

Answer 8

it was discovered by Edmund halley