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Research Suggests That An 11th-Century Monk Discovered Halley’s Comet 600 Years Before Astronomer Edmond Halley

However, new research has revealed that an 11th-century English monk named Eilmer of Malmesbury actually recognized the comet ...

Halley’s comet may need a new, medieval name

King William should have seen his demise coming, according to the medieval omen experts of his era. Halley’s comet appeared ...
Ancient Origins

English Monk Identified Halley’s Comet 600 Years Before Halley

The comet the world knows as Halley’s Comet may owe its “first to spot the pattern” credit to someone far earlier than Edmond Halley: an 11th-century English monk. New interdisciplinary research ...

Halley's Comet wrongly named: 11th-century English monk predates British astronomer

The British astronomer and mathematician Edmond Halley was not, after all, the first to understand the cycle of the comet ...
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Eta aquarid meteor shower from Halley's Comet kicks off first week of May

What better way to celebrate the start of May than by catching a glimpse of a meteor shower? While the 2020 eta aquarid meteor shower peaked on the evening of May 4, it may also be visible in some ...
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Halley wasn't the first to figure out the famous comet. An 11th-century monk did it first, new research suggests

An 11th-century monk saw the famous "Halley's comet" first as a child and later as an adult, new research finds.
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How long until we see Halley’s comet again?

(NEXSTAR) — Skywatcher or not, you’ve likely heard of Halley’s comet. As popular as it is, however, seeing it may be a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence for some. The comet, often referred to as just ...