Supplement To The Account Of The Rev. John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer-Royal

The book ""Supplement To The Account Of The Rev. John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer-Royal"" by Francis Baily is a detailed and informative work that provides additional information and insights into the life and work of John Flamsteed, who was the first Astronomer Royal of England. The book is a supplement to an earlier account of Flamsteed's life and work, and it provides a wealth of new information and analysis that will be of interest to anyone who is interested in the history of astronomy.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Flamsteed's life and work. The first chapter provides an overview of Flamsteed's early life and education, while the second chapter focuses on his work as the Astronomer Royal. The third chapter provides a detailed analysis of Flamsteed's observations and calculations, while the fourth chapter examines his relationships with other astronomers of his time.Throughout the book, Baily provides a wealth of new information and insights into Flamsteed's life and work. He draws on a wide range of sources, including Flamsteed's own writings, contemporary accounts of his work, and modern scholarship on the history of astronomy. The result is a rich and detailed portrait of one of the most important astronomers of the seventeenth century.Overall, ""Supplement To The Account Of The Rev. John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer-Royal"" is an important and valuable work for anyone who is interested in the history of astronomy. It provides a wealth of new information and insights into the life and work of John Flamsteed, and it is sure to be of interest to scholars, students, and general readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.