John Flamsteed

Astronomer

1646 – 1719

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Who was John Flamsteed?

John Flamsteed FRS was an English astronomer and the first Astronomer Royal. He catalogued over 3000 stars.

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Born
Aug 19, 1646
Denby
Religion
  • Anglicanism
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Education
  • Jesus College, Cambridge
  • University of Cambridge
  • Derby School
Died
Dec 31, 1719
Burstow

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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