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Royal Observatory Foundation Stone Laid

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Royal Observatory Foundation Stone Laid

Flamsteed, John · Greenwich · Astronomer Royal

Construction began for the new national astronomical observatory commissioned by Charles II. The measurements helped reduce uncertainties in celestial reference positions.

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