Flamsteed

[ flam-steed ]

noun

1. John, 1646–1719, English astronomer.

Flamsteed

/ ˈflæmˌstiːd /

noun

1. FlamsteedJohn16461719MEnglishSCIENCE: astronomer 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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Crabtree is stated by Flamsteed to have observed this eclipse, but he does not plainly state that he lost sight of the Moon.

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

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By Flamsteed, the first Royal Astronomer, were supplied more accurate data for the determination of planetary orbits.

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

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Now you must know that is rather a sore point with poor dear Mr. Flamsteed.

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