Astronomer Royal

Astronomer Royal ExamplesWord Origin noun

1. the chief astronomer of England, appointed by the British Crown.
2. the chief astronomer of Scotland, director of the Royal Edinburgh Observatory.

Origin of Astronomer Royal First recorded in 1895–1900 Examples from the Web for astronomer royal Historical Examples of astronomer royal

So the Astronomer-Royal thought on reading Leverrier’s paper.

Pioneers of Science

Oliver Lodge

The first astronomer-royal after Greenwich Observatory was built.

Biographical Outlines

Anonymous

He is recommended to apply for information to the Astronomer-Royal.

Mr. Punch On Tour

Various

An astronomer-royal, supported by a parliamentary grant, constantly resides and pursues investigations in the Observatory.

Collins’ Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood

Anonymous

I gravely doubt whether the Astronomer-Royal would write the best essay on the relations between astronomy and astrology.

Eugenics and Other Evils

G. K. Chesterton

British Dictionary definitions for astronomer royal Astronomer Royal noun

1. an honorary title awarded to an eminent British astronomer: until 1972, the Astronomer Royal was also director of the Royal Greenwich Observatory