Nathaniel Bliss
Astronomer and mathematician, Royal Society
Born
November 28th, 1700
324 years ago
Died
September 2nd, 1764
260 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
England
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English astronomer and mathematician contributed to early astronomical measurements and calculations. Served as the Astronomer Royal from 1762 until death in 1778. Facilitated observations at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, enhancing the accuracy of astronomical data. Pioneered the methods used for calculating solar and lunar eclipses, and published papers in various scientific journals, influencing subsequent research in celestial navigation.
Served as Astronomer Royal
Improved astronomical measurement techniques
Contributed to eclipse calculations
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