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Edmond Halley, English astronomer (born 1656)

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Edmond Halley

English astronomer (1656–1742)

Edmond Halley was an English astronomer, mathematician and physicist. He was the second Astronomer Royal in Britain, succeeding John Flamsteed in 1720.
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January 25

Day of the year

January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 340 days remain until the end of the year.
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