Philosophy 167: Class 11 - Part 13 - Observational Astronomy in England: the Greenwich Observatory, Flamsteed's Research, and the Professionalization of the Scientific Community.

Smith, George E. (George Edwin), 1938-

2014-11-18

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  • Synopsis: John Flamsteed, the first royal astronomer of England, founded the Greenwich Observatory. Flamsteed used the observatory to create a new star catalog, replacing Tycho's.

    Opening line: "Now England doesn't have a Royal Observatory and France not only has one, they're sending expeditions out."

    Duration: 9:34 minutes.

    Segment: Class 11, Part 13.
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