Flamsteed
Americannoun
noun
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The observatory was founded by Charles II in 1676 with Flamsteed House, named after the first Astronomer Royal John Flamsteed, thought to be the work of Sir Christopher Wren.
From BBC • May 10, 2022
The phrase ‘data upon request’ has been annoying scientists since it caused a spat between Isaac Newton and John Flamsteed in 1695.
From Nature • Dec. 19, 2019
In the book, Skaife says that the usual explanation begins with sky watcher John Flamsteed complaining to King Charles II about the wild ravens interfering with the celestial observations he performed at the Tower.
From Scientific American • Jan. 4, 2019
The royal astronomer John Flamsteed had complained the hundreds of ravens living at the castle at the time were interfering with his work.
From BBC • Oct. 23, 2015
Indeed John Flamsteed, the Astronomer Royal, noted that there was ‘emulation’, and even bad blood, between Cassini, the established authority, and Rømer, the upstart.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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