Edmond Halley
8 november 1656 - 14 januari 1742

Come celebrate with me in song the name
Of Newton, to the Muses dear, for he
Unlocked the hidden treasures of truth …
Nearer the gods no mortal may approach.

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🔭 #OTD in the #History of #Astronomy and #Science 4 September 1682, Sir #EdmondHalley first observed the comet that now bears his name. Halley's Comet was named after him posthumously when it made its return in 1758, just as Halley had predicted.

A stunning telescopic image of Messier 13 (M13), the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules. Hundreds of thousands of stars densely packed together at a distance of 25,000 light-years. Background galaxies, including NGC 6207, are also visible in this wide-field view. A testament to the vastness of space and the beauty of deep-sky objects.

Astronomy Picture from 20/05/2021

M13: The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap210520.html


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A stunning image of Messier 13, the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules, showcasing its hundreds of thousands of stars. The image highlights the cluster's dense core and outer reaches, with evolved red and blue giant stars visible in yellowish and blue hues. This celestial marvel, located 25,000 light-years away, is a testament to the vastness and beauty of the universe.

Astronomy Picture from 14/06/2012

M13: The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120614.html


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#BOTD #Astronomer #EdmondHalley (1656-1742) English mathematician and astronomer (Halley's comet), born in Haggerston, Middlesex, England.