Facts about Edmond Halley

Occup.Scientist
FromEngland
BornOctober 29, 1656
DiedJanuary 14, 1742
Aged85 years

Summary

Edmond Halley was a famous Scientist from England, who lived between October 29, 1656 and January 14, 1742. He/she became 85 years old.

Zodiac:
He/she is born under the zodiac scorpio, who is known for Transient, Self-Willed, Purposeful, Unyielding. Our collection contains 3 quotes who is written / told by Edmond.

3 Famous quotes by Edmond Halley

Small: This sight... is by far the noblest astronomy affords
"This sight... is by far the noblest astronomy affords"
Small: Nearer the gods no mortal may approach
"Nearer the gods no mortal may approach"
Small: Scarce any problem will appear more hard and difficult, than that of determining the distance of the Su
"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"