A rare manuscript about eclipses just sold for $255,000 at auction. Its author was the man who discovered the most famous comet.

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Engraving of astronomer Edmond Halley with curly shoulder-length hair and a dark jacket
Edmond Halley was an inventive astronomer who is best known for discovering the periodic return of the comet that's named for him.

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How to see the Orionid meteor shower: the best place and time to catch the perfect view

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The Orionid meteor shower is known to produce fireballs occasionally.

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