Flamsteed

[ flam-steed ]

noun
  1. John, 1646–1719, English astronomer.

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How to use Flamsteed in a sentence

  • 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 Chambers
  • Flamsteed accordingly sent the results of his work to the President of the Royal Society.

    Great Astronomers | R. S. Ball
  • By Flamsteed, the first Royal Astronomer, were supplied more accurate data for the determination of planetary orbits.

  • The telescope was directed to the spot in the heavens where Flamsteed saw a sixth-magnitude star.

    The Story of the Heavens | Robert Stawell Ball
  • Now you must know that is rather a sore point with poor dear Mr. Flamsteed.

British Dictionary definitions for Flamsteed

Flamsteed

/ (ˈflæmˌstiːd) /


noun
  1. 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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