Edmond Halley

Edmond Halley (sometimes "Edmund", October 29, 1656 – January 14, 1742) was an English astronomer, geophysicist, mathematician, meteorologist, and physicist.

Named after Halley

• Halley's Comet — Halley predicted the comet's return.
• Halley crater on Mars
• Halley crater on the moon
• Halley Research Station, Antarctica

An alternate (and incorrect) pronunciation of Halley's surname, to rhyme with "Bailey", has led to rock and roll singer Bill Haley punningly calling his backing band "His Comets" after Halley's Comet.

Related Topics:
Rock and roll - Singer - Bill Haley - Backing band

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