Halley's Comet Return
Calculates perturbations that help predict the return of Halley's Comet under Newtonian gravity.
Role range: 1713-1765
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Alexis Clairaut Biography and Timeline
Follow Alexis Clairaut through 2 dated historical records for France.
Alexis Clairaut, historical timeline
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1758–1758Years on this page
1758
Comet Return Prediction
Calculates that Jupiter and Saturn will delay the predicted return of Halley's Comet.
Role range: 1713-1765
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