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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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Research Suggests That An 11th-Century Monk Discovered Halley’s Comet 600 Years Before Astronomer Edmond Halley

However, new research has revealed that an 11th-century English monk named Eilmer of Malmesbury actually recognized the comet’s periodicity centuries before Halley. Around 1066, Eilmer linked two ...
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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.