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“Nearer the gods no mortal may approach.”

Quote by Edmond Halley

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Edmond Halley was a prominent British astronomer known for his observations and calculations of Halley's Comet. Born on November 8, 1656, and died on January 14, 1742, Halley made significant contributions to astronomy, meteorology, and geography. He was an early supporter of Newton's law of universal gravitation. more

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