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John Flamsteed (1675-1719) Perhaps the most famous of the Astronomers Royal, Flamsteed was integral in establishing the Royal Observatory and its reputation as a centre of astronomy and timekeeping. Edmond Halley (1720-1742) Detail of Edmond Halley by Godfrey Kneller ( BHC2734)
Mar 5, 2014 · Centring on John Flamsteed (1646–1719), the first Astronomer Royal, this paper investigates the ways in which astronomers of the late seventeenth century worked to build and maintain their reputations by demonstrating, for their peers and for posterity, their proficiency in managing visual technologies.
Dec 24, 2016 · John Flamsteed was the premier star cataloger of his time and the first Astronomer Royal of England.
