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Nov. 8, 1656: The birth of Edmond Halley

It's been said that the general public knows three astronomical objects: the Moon, the rings of Saturn, and Halley's Comet.
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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 ...
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Astronomers detect radio signals from a rare Halley-type comet first seen in 1812

A team of astronomers, spearheaded by researchers from the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (SHAO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has successfully conducted groundbreaking radio observations of ...
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Meteor shower from Halley's Comet will peak this week. Here's how and when to look up

WASHINGTON — The Orionid meteor shower will put on a cosmic show in the night sky this week, giving stargazers a chance to see up to 20 meteors per hour. The Orionids will peak on Tuesday, Oct. 21, ...