Halley, Edmund

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Edmund Halley

1656-1742

Edmund Halley

Also: • Edmond Halley •

(8 November 1656 − 25 January 1742)

English astronomer. Began a friendship with Newton, which resulted in the publication of the Principia, the expense being borne by Halley. Observed the comet of 1682, calculated its orbit, and predicted its return in 1757. Succeeded Flamstead as astronomer-royal, 1720. (BCW 1:465).

Some links:

• Quotes: Boris de Zirkoff
• CTD article in Russian: Галлей, Эдмунд
• Wikipedia: Edmond Halley

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Person's short name: ; sortable: Halley; for categories: Halley
Lifetime: 1656-1742
Shortly: English astronomer. Began a friendship with Newton, which resulted in the publication of the Princ...