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Edmond Halley, English astronomer and mathematician (died 1742)

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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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November 8

Day of the year

November 8 is the 312th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 53 days remain until the end of the year.
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