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This sight... is by far the noblest astronomy affords.

~Edmond Halley

Topics: Affords Astronomy Far Noblest Sight

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Scarce any problem will appear more hard and difficult, than that of determining the distance of the Sun from the Earth very near the truth: but even this... will without much labour be effected.

~Edmond Halley

Topics: Any Appear Determining Difficult Distance Earth Effected Even Hard Labour More Much Near Problem Scarce Sun Than Truth Very Will Without

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Nearer the gods no mortal may approach.

~Edmond Halley

Topics: Approach Gods May Mortal Nearer

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Biography

Nationality: English

Type: Scientist

Born: October 29th, 1656

Died: January 14th, 1742

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