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Cometary Orbits

England · Science / Astronomy. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1695

Edmond Halley1695

London · Science / Astronomy

Applies Newtonian gravity to cometary paths and later predicts comet return.

Names involved

Edmond Halley

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