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Halley's comet was first identified and recorded by Chinese astronomers in 240 BC. It is named after Edmond Halley, an English astronomer who calculated its periodicity and predicted its return in 1758.
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What is the reason he is famous?
He is famous for his impact on the music industry and his innovative approach to creating and performing music.
What did Edmund Halley invent?
Edmund Halley did not invent anything, but he was a British astronomer known for calculating the orbit of the comet that now bears his name. Halley's Comet, which passes by Earth approximately every 75-76 years, was the first comet to be recognized as periodic.
Who are 2 famous comets named after?
Halley's comet - which returns to our solar system approximately every 75 years - is one example, named after it's discoverer Edmund Halley. Another notable example is Shoemaker-Levy 9. It was observed orbiting the planet Jupiter, but the orbit was decaying - leading to the prediction that it was to crash into Jupiter's surface.
Is halleys comet part of the solar system?
Yes, Halley's Comet is part of our solar system. It is a periodic comet that orbits the Sun roughly every 76 years.
Halleys comet tapestry?
The Bayeux Tapestry, not Halleys comet, is a famous 11th-century embroidered cloth that depicts the Norman conquest of England in 1066. Halley's Comet did make an appearance in 1066, which is believed to be depicted in the tapestry as a bad omen for the English.
Is halleys comet a star?
No. It's a comet.
What is Halley's comet nicknamed?
whats halleys comet nicknames
What size is halleys Comet?
big
What is the reason he is famous?
He is famous for his impact on the music industry and his innovative approach to creating and performing music.
What is the orbit of halleys comet?
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What did the spacecraft giotto visit in 1986?
halleys comet
What years will halleys comet be seen?
in 2061 or 2062
What year will Halleys comet come?
early 2062
Most recent coment near earth?
halleys comet
What is the next year that Halleys comet will be visible from earth?
2061
Why was halleys comet made?
Nobody made Halley's Comet, and there isn't any purpose to its existence. It simply is.
How far away is Halley's comet from the sun?
Halley's Comet is currently a little beyond the orbit of Neptune.
