James Ferguson (1710-1776),Scottish astronomer. A self-educated man,Ferguson invented and improved upon a number of astronomical and scientific instruments. His astronomical observations lead him to predict solar and lunar eclipses,and transits of the planets with precision. He became well-known for his popularisation of science giving many public lectures,and writing several books | |
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