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John Pond

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British astronomer

ScientistsLived 1767 to 1836 · aged 69
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John Pond FRS was an English astronomer who became the sixth Astronomer Royal, serving from 1811 to 1835.

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Pole Hill obelisk, erected in 1824 under the direction of PondPole Hill obelisk, erected in 1824 under the direction of Pond

Awards 4

Fellow of the Royal Society
Copley Medal
Lalande Prize
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1767 to 1836 · aged 69
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