Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 6, 1996

Edmond Halley's Greatest Discoveries

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 6, 1996 is “Edmond Halley's Greatest Discoveries,” an image. Credit details are listed on the original page. The original explanation runs about 129 words.

From the explanation

“Sir Edmond Halley was quite a discoverer. Born in 1656, he computed in 1705 that a bright comet was periodic and would make another appearance in 1758.”

— APOD editors, July 6, 1996

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At a glance

Date: July 6, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: See the original page
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 129 words

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Comets

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 6, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-july-06-edmund-halleys-greatest-discoveries

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