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John Flamsteed

English astronomer

b. 1646 CE – d. 1719 CE World The North Atlantic Lands

John Flamsteed FRS (19 August 1646 – 31 December 1719) is an English astronomer and the first Astronomer Royal.

He catalogues over 3000 stars.

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Moran, J. (2017). John Flamsteed. History Atlas. Retrieved 6 November 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/john-flamsteed/

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