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Comet Return Prediction

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

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1758

Alexis Clairaut1758

Paris · Science / Astronomy

Calculates that Jupiter and Saturn will delay the predicted return of Halley's Comet.

Names involved

Alexis Clairaut

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