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Edmond Halley

Description:

Edmond Halley was an English astronomer, geophysicist, mathematician, meteorologist, and physicist. He is best known for his calculations on the orbit of Halley's Comet, his work on magnetic variation, and his pioneering use of statistics in meteorology.

Sense 1 - Noun:

Edmond Halley refers to the person, commonly known as Halley, who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and other scientific disciplines during the 17th and early 18th centuries.

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Sense 2 - Adjective:

When used as an adjective, "Edmond Halley" can refer to things that are related to Edmond Halley or his discoveries.

Example Sentence:

The Edmond Halley Observatory is a popular destination for astronomy enthusiasts.

Sense 3 - Verb:

"To Edmond Halley" means to calculate or perform calculations related to celestial mechanics, particularly the orbit of comets.

Example Sentence:

The team of astronomers will Edmond Halley the trajectory of the newly discovered comet.