Flamsteed, Rev. John
From Astro-Databank
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| born on | 29 August 1646 at 19:16 (= 7:16 PM ) | ||
| Place | Denby Dale, England, 53n35, 1w38 | ||
| Timezone | LMT m1w38 (is local mean time) | ||
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| Astrology data |   06°22'   17°04 Asc. 22°11'
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Biography
British astronomer; the first Astronomer Royal of England, appointed 3/04/1674-1675 and also the Director of Greenwich Observatory. He made the accurate observations of the moon which helped Newton formulate the laws of gravitation. His appointment was an honor, with the title Astronomer Royal chosen from among the most famous British scientists.
Flamsteed died 12/31/1719; Greenwich, England.
Events
- Death, Cause unspecified 31 December 1719 (Age 73)
- Work : Gain social status 4 March 1674 (Astronomer Royal, Director of Greenwich Observatory)
Source Notes
AA 7/l941 quotes a biography: Francis Bailey, "An Account of the Reverend John Flamsteed." (August 19 OS) Diana K.Rosenberg quotes the same (7:16 AM) from John L Birks PhD, Swansea Astronomical Society
citing "father's note."
Categories
- Vocation : Science : Astronomy (Made accurate moon observations)
- Notable : Awards : Other Awards (Astronomer Royal)
- Vocation : Business : Middle Management (Director of Greenwich Observatory)
