Halley

American

[hal-ee] / ˈhæl i /

noun

Edmund or Edmond, 1656–1742, English astronomer.

Halley British

/ ˈhælɪ /

noun

Edmund. 1656–1742, English astronomer and mathematician. He predicted the return of the comet now known as Halley's comet , constructed charts of magnetic declination, and produced the first wind maps

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Halley VI is focused on space and atmospheric data, as well as studying the Brunt Ice Shelf on which it's located close to the coast, and the hole in the Earth's ozone layer.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Trip Cullman, a renowned theater director, and writer Halley Feiffer made a dream team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2025

Scientists at the British research base at Halley will visit to verify the size and health of the colony.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2024

Recent members include everyone from the romance-oriented That’s What She Read in Mount Ayr, Iowa; to Seven Stories in Shawnee, Kansas, managed by 15-year-old Halley Vincent; to more than 20 Black-owned shops.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

Newton’s first move into the political limelight came early in 1687, after the Principia was off his hands and being seen through printing by Halley.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

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