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John Flamsteed : Pioneering Astronomy in Derby
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John Flamsteed : Pioneering Astronomy in Derby

Thu 1 Oct · 19:30

Mexborough Church Hall

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About This Event

A workshop titled John Flamsteed: Pioneering Astronomy in Derby is set for 1 October 2026 at Mexborough Church Hall in Sheffield at 19:30. The event costs £2.88 and explores Flamsteed’s contributions to astronomy.

Dive into the story of John Flamsteed and discover how he changed the way we see the stars!

John Flamsteed (1646–1719) was an English astronomer and the first Astronomer Royal. Appointed by King Charles II, he laid the foundation stone for the Royal Observatory at Greenwich in 1675. Flamsteed spent his life mapping over 3,000 stars, ultimately revolutionizing navigation and celestial mapping.

Dr. Mike Lancaster is a prominent amateur astronomer and popular speaker associated with the Derby and District Astronomical Society. He is regularly presenting as a guest speaker at local groups, such as the Coventry and Warwickshire Astronomical Society and the Derbyshire Record Office he also has involvement with media appearances providing astronomy insights and commentary on regional stations like BBC Radio Derby.

This meeting is hybrid and also available to attend via Zoom

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John Flamsteed : Pioneering Astronomy in Derby takes place on Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 19:30.

John Flamsteed : Pioneering Astronomy in Derby is held at Mexborough Church Hall in Sheffield (58A Church Street, Mexborough, S64 0ER).

Tickets for John Flamsteed : Pioneering Astronomy in Derby are priced at £2.88. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

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