Description

The Regius Chair of Practical Astronomy was founded in 1760, along with the office of Observer in the University. The title was changed in 1893 by Ordinance 31 of the Universities Commission (1889).

Summary

Astronomy (Regius Chair)
Award Type: Professorships
Year Founded: 1760
Record last updated: 10th Apr 2008

University Connections

Associated people

Post Holder:

• 1996 - John Brown
• 1959 - Peter Sweet
• 1937 - William Marshall Smart
• 1893 - Ludwig Becker
• 1859 - Robert Grant
• 1836 - John Pringle Nichol
• 1803 - James Couper
• 1799 - William Meikleham
• 1784 - Patrick Wilson
• 1760 - Alexander Wilson