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Halley wasn't the first to figure out the famous comet. An 11th-century monk did it first, new research suggests.

An 11th-century monk saw the famous "Halley's comet" first as a child and later as an adult, new research finds.
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How long until we see Halley’s comet again?

(NEXSTAR) — Skywatcher or not, you’ve likely heard of Halley’s comet. As popular as it is, however, seeing it may be a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence for some. The comet, often referred to as just ...
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An English monk noticed Halley’s comet’s pattern long before Halley did

There is a tendency of history to give the wrong name to the right idea, particularly where the idea is bright enough to be noticed on the other side of the continent. Over centuries, the Halley comet ...
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Meteor shower from Halley's Comet will peak this week. Here's how and when to look up

WASHINGTON — The Orionid meteor shower will put on a cosmic show in the night sky this week, giving stargazers a chance to see up to 20 meteors per hour. The Orionids will peak on Tuesday, Oct. 21, ...