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Johann Georg Palitzsch

Johann Georg Palitzsch

Saxon farmer and self-taught astronomer who found Halley's Comet on Christmas night 1758.

Person

11 Jun 1723 – 21 Feb 1788

Over time

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Halley's Comet

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Identifiers
Wikidata Q63581

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Relations

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  • Halley's Cometsince 25 Dec 1758

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