Towneley, Richard (1629-1707)

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Nov 2000

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"Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Edited by Paul Murdin, article 4063. Bristol: Institute of Physics Publishing, 2001

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

History And Archaeoastronomy, Biographies

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Wealthy scientist, born in Towneley Hall, near Burnley, Lancashire, made
meteorological measurements and improved the micrometer (for use in
astronomical observations), introducing FLAMSTEED to it. His escapements
were blamed by THOMAS TOMPION for some initial problems with the clocks
he made for John Flamsteed....

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