Nathaniel Bliss

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Nathaniel Bliss

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Astronomy

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Nathaniel Bliss's Degrees

• Bachelors Mathematics University of Oxford
• Masters Mathematics University of Oxford

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Why Is Nathaniel Bliss Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Nathaniel Bliss was an English astronomer of the 18th century, serving as Britain's fourth Astronomer Royal between 1762 and 1764. Bliss studied at Oxford University and later became the Savilian Professor of Geometry. He made important meridian observations of a comet and a solar eclipse visible from Greenwich, and many of his observations proved useful in solving the longitude problem, and were bought by the Board of Longitude after his death.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Nathaniel Bliss?

Nathaniel Bliss is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Oxford