1719 Death John Flamsteed, 1st Astronomer Royal, dies at 73 1715 Event John Flamsteed observes Uranus for 6th time 1690 Event John Flamsteed observes Uranus without realizing it's undiscovered 1675 Event John Flamsteed appointed 1st Astronomer Royal of England 1662 Event Flamsteed sees solar eclipse, 1st known astronomical observation 1646 Birthday John Flamsteed, 1st astronomer royal of England
