John Flamsteed

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1. When was John Flamsteed born?August 19, 1646
2. Where was John Flamsteed born?Denby, Derbyshire, England
3. What is the appointed?First Astronomer Royal in 1675
4. What is the major works?Catalogus Britannicus (catalog of ~3,000 stars) and Atlas Coelestis (star atlas)
5. Who was John Flamsteed?John Flamsteed was the first Astronomer Royal of England, born in 1646, who studied the stars and helped map the night sky.
6. What did John Flamsteed do as Astronomer Royal?As Astronomer Royal, he used telescopes to record star positions accurately, which helped sailors find their way and made astronomy more precise.

Astronomer Royal: The official title for the monarch's astronomer, responsible for astronomical research and advising on related matters.
Celestial Cartography: The art and science of mapping the celestial sphere, including stars, planets, and other astronomical objects.
Positional Astronomy: The branch of astronomy concerned with precisely measuring the positions and movements of celestial bodies.
Royal Greenwich Observatory: A historic astronomical observatory founded in 1675, which served as a center for astronomical research and timekeeping, and defined the Prime Meridian.