Edmond Halley quotes

Edmond Halley was an English astronomer, mathematician, and physicist, most famous for calculating the orbit of what is now known as Halley's Comet. His contributions include significant work in predicting celestial movements and advancing the study of magnetism. He made lasting impacts on astronomy and was one of Isaac Newton’s close collaborators. Here are 4 of his quotes:

This sight... is by far the noblest astronomy affords.

Edmond Halley

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.

Edmond Halley

Wherefore, if, according to what we have already said, it should return again about the year 1758, candid posterity will not refuse to acknowledge that this was first discovered by an Englishman.

Edmond Halley