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Flamsteed, John, (1646-1719), astronomer
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Surname: | Flamsteed |
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Forenames: | John |
Gender: | Male |
Date: | 1646-1719 |
History: | John Flamsteed was appointed Astronomical Observator in 1676, later to be known as the first Astronomer Royal, and held the post for forty three years until his death. |
Biography: | ODNB link for Flamsteed, John (1646-1719) Astronomer |
References: | DNB; NCA Rules |
Name authority reference: | GB/NNAF/P275104 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/P152967 ) |
Online related resources | Bibliography of British and Irish History link for John Flamsteed |
Number | Description | Held by | Reference | Further information |
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1 |
1638-c1731: Royal Greenwich Observatory: Astronomers' Royal Papers: Flamsteed
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The National Archives, Kew
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RGO 1
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2 |
1675-1719: papers
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Cambridge University Library: Department of Manuscripts and University Archives
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RGO 1
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NRA 22822 Greenwich Observator
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3 |
navagational tables
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York Minster Archives
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See HMC MS papers of British scientists 1600-1940, 1982
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4 |
1700: tables of sun and moon
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Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
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See HMC MS papers of British scientists 1600-1940, 1982
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5 |
1697: papers rel to navigation
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Cambridge University: Magdalene College, Pepys Library
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MS 2184
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See HMC MS papers of British scientists 1600-1940, 1982
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6 |
1678-84: corresp with E Bernard
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Oxford University: Bodleian Library, Special Collections
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MSS Smith passim
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See HMC MS papers of British scientists 1600-1940, 1982
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7 |
1670-77: letters (c35) to J Collins
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Collection held privately: enquiries to The National Archives, Archives Sector Development
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See HMC MS papers of British scientists 1600-1940, 1982
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8 |
1681: letters to J Hevelius
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Cambridge University: Trinity College Library
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MS R5
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9 |
1681-90: corresp with William Molyneux
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Southampton Archives Office
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D/M
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NRA 4957 Molyneux
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10 |
letters to Sir John Moore
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Oxford University: History of Science Museum
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MS Gunther 16
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See HMC MS papers of British scientists 1600-1940, 1982
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11 |
1680-99: corresp with Sir Isaac Newton
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Cambridge University Library: Department of Manuscripts and University Archives
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Add 3979, 4006
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12 |
1681-98: corresp, inc letters from Sir Issac Newton
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Oxford University: Corpus Christi College Archives
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MS 361
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13 |
1669-77: letters (74) to Henry Oldenburg etc
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Royal Society
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EL978-1051
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See HMC MS papers of British scientists 1600-1940, 1982
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14 |
1702-19: letters (124) to Abraham Sharp
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Royal Society
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See HMC MS papers of British scientists 1600-1940, 1982
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15 |
letters (70) to Richard Towneley
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Royal Society
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MS 243
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See HMC MS papers of British scientists 1600-1940, 1982
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16 |
misc papers
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Edinburgh University Library, Special Collections
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Coll/348
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