John Flamsteed (19 August 1646 – 31 December 1719) was an English astronomer and the first Astronomer Royal. His main achievements were the preparation of a 3,000-star catalogue, Catalogus Britannicus, and a star atlas called Atlas Coelestis, both published posthumously. He also made the first recorded observations of Uranus, although he mistakenly catalogued it as a star, and he laid the foundation stone for the Royal Greenwich Observatory.
John Flamsteed
astronomer
Notable For
English astronomer
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John Flamsteed is born
John Flamsteed, English astronomer, known for english astronomer, was born on 1646-08-19. John Flamsteed (19 August 1646 – 31 December 1719) was an English astronomer and the first Astronomer Royal.
King Charles II and John Flamsteed lay the foundation stone of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London
King Charles II and John Flamsteed lay the foundation stone of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London
English Astronomer John Flamsteed observes Uranus for 6th time
English Astronomer John Flamsteed observes Uranus for 6th time
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John Flamsteed is born
John Flamsteed, English astronomer, known for english astronomer, was born on 1646-08-19. John Flamsteed (19 August 1646 – 31 December 1719) was an English astronomer and the first Astronomer Royal.
King Charles II and John Flamsteed lay the foundation stone of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London
King Charles II and John Flamsteed lay the foundation stone of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London
English Astronomer John Flamsteed observes Uranus for 6th time
English Astronomer John Flamsteed observes Uranus for 6th time
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was John Flamsteed born?
- John Flamsteed was born on 1646-08-19 (English).
- What is John Flamsteed known for?
- English astronomer
- What historical events involved John Flamsteed?
- John Flamsteed was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including John Flamsteed is born, King Charles II and John Flamsteed lay the foundation stone of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, English Astronomer John Flamsteed observes Uranus for 6th time.
- When did John Flamsteed die?
- John Flamsteed died on 1719-01-01.