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“This sight... is by far the noblest astronomy affords.”

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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