Flamsteed
John, 1646–1719, English astronomer.
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Crabtree is stated by Flamsteed to have observed this eclipse, but he does not plainly state that he lost sight of the Moon.
The Story of Eclipses | George ChambersFlamsteed accordingly sent the results of his work to the President of the Royal Society.
Great Astronomers | R. S. BallBy Flamsteed, the first Royal Astronomer, were supplied more accurate data for the determination of planetary orbits.
An Introduction to the History of Science | Walter LibbyThe telescope was directed to the spot in the heavens where Flamsteed saw a sixth-magnitude star.
The Story of the Heavens | Robert Stawell BallNow you must know that is rather a sore point with poor dear Mr. Flamsteed.
A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume I (of II) | Augustus De Morgan
British Dictionary definitions for Flamsteed
/ (ˈflæmˌstiːd) /
John . 1646–1719, English astronomer: the first Astronomer Royal and first director of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich (1675). He increased the accuracy of existing stellar catalogues, greatly aiding navigation
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