Astronomer Royal
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Astronomer Royal is a senior post in the Royal Households of the United Kingdom. There are two officers, the senior being the Astronomer Royal dating from 22 June 1675; the junior is the Astronomer Royal for Scotland dating from 1834.
The Astronomer Royal works to make observations to improve navigation, cartography, instrument design, and applications of geomagnetism. The position was created with the overall goal of discovering a way to determine longitude at sea when out of sight of land. The incumbent Astronomer Royal is Professor Michele Dougherty.
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Edmond Halley (1656-1741)
Edmond Halley (1656-1741)
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Francis Graham Smith @ Jodcast Live 21st nov 2009
Francis Graham Smith @ Jodcast Live 21st nov 2009
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Sir Frank Watson Dyson (1868 – 1939), an English astronomer
Sir Frank Watson Dyson (1868 – 1939), an English astronomer
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George Biddell Airy
George Biddell Airy
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Three-quarter length painting of Flamsteed, seated on a high-backed green upholstered chair, with a ...
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John Flamsteed
John Flamsteed
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Martin Ryle, June 1981, Cambridge, England
Martin Ryle, June 1981, Cambridge, England
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Portrait of Nevil Maskelyne (1732-1811), the British astronomy
Portrait of Nevil Maskelyne (1732-1811), the British astronomy
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Prof. Michele Dougherty addressing the April 2015 meeting of the Royal Astronomical Society
Prof. Michele Dougherty addressing the April 2015 meeting of the Royal Astronomical Society
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Official portrait of Lord Rees of Ludlow 3×4 portrait of Lord Rees of Ludlow
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Sir Arnold Wolfendale opening Kielder Observatory.
Sir Arnold Wolfendale opening Kielder Observatory.
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"The Reverend Nathaniel Bliss," oil on canvas, by an unknown artist (British School). 762 mm x 635 m...
"The Reverend Nathaniel Bliss," oil on canvas, by an unknown artist (British School). 762 mm x 635 m...
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William Christie, from an old engraving
William Christie, from an old engraving
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