Dive into the story of John Flamsteed and discover how he changed the way we see the stars!

John Flamsteed (1646–1719) was an English astronomer and the first Astronomer Royal. Appointed by King Charles II, he laid the foundation stone for the Royal Observatory at Greenwich in 1675. Flamsteed spent his life mapping over 3,000 stars, ultimately revolutionising navigation and celestial mapping.

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About the speaker: Mike Lancaster

Dr. Mike Lancaster is a prominent amateur astronomer and popular speaker associated with the Derby and District Astronomical Society. He is regularly presenting as a guest speaker at local groups, such as the Coventry and Warwickshire Astronomical Society and the Derbyshire Record Office he also has involvement with media appearances providing astronomy insights and commentary on regional stations like BBC Radio Derby.