Halley's comet wrongly named: 11th-century English monk predates British astronomer

The British astronomer and mathematician Edmond Halley was not, after all, the first to understand the cycle of the comet ...
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An 11th-century monk dethrones Edmond Halley: the comet’s periodicity was understood seven centuries earlier than established

An interdisciplinary investigation published this week has called into question the authorship of one of the most celebrated astronomical discoveries of the modern era: the determination of the cycle ...

Halley’s comet may need a new, medieval name

King William should have seen his demise coming, according to the medieval omen experts of his era. Halley’s comet appeared ...
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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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A synopsis of the astronomy of comets by Edmund Halley ... ; translated from the original, printed at Oxford

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