Edmund Halley (Picture-4001435)

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Edmund Halley (1656 - 1742), the English scientist and astronomer who gave his name to the famous comet, having accurately predicted its arrival, circa 1740. Royal Astronomer from 1720, he was the first to record the full transit of Mercury in 1677, and published Newton's 'Principia' in 1687. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

20 Sep 1999: Runner up Mark Mercuri of Essendon with partner Nova Gordon enjoy their dinner during the Brownlow medal presentation night at the Horden Pavilion function centre,Moore Park Sydney Australia. Mandatory Credit: Stuart Milligan/ALLSPORT

5 Sep 1999: Mark Mercuri #2 for Essendon in action in the 4th Qualifying Final between Essendon and the Sydney Swans, played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dadswell/ALLSPORT

$5 Sep 1999: Mark Mercuri of Essendon in action during the AFL Fourth Qualifying Final between the Essendon Bombers and the Sydney Swans played at the MCG, Melbourne, Australia. The game finished in a 123 to 54 win for the Bombers. \ Mandatory Credit: Mark Dadswell /Allsport$

$5 Sep 1999: Mark Mercuri of the Essendon Bombers in action during the AFL Fourth Qualifying Final against the Sydney Swans at the MCG in Melbourne, Australia. The Bombers progressed to the latter stages with a convincing 123 - 54 win. \ Mandatory Credit:Jack Atley /Allsport$

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Edmund Halley (1656 - 1742), the English scientist and astronomer who gave his name to the famous comet, having accurately predicted its arrival, circa 1740. Royal Astronomer from 1720, he was the first to record the full transit of Mercury in 1677, and published Newton's 'Principia' in 1687. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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