Did a medieval flying monk spot Halley’s comet, twice? It’s complicated

University of Leicester historian thinks Eilmer of Malmesbury saw two different comets: in 1018 and 1066

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[AdrianS]

If you think a little thing like a couple of broken legs is going to stop a researcher, then you haven't met many researchers!

I thought the broken legs would be suffered by a post-grad, while the professor nods sagely from safely on the ground.