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    Jun 16, 2022 2 minutes

    Astronomer to the stars

    Astronomy writer Jonathan Powell discovers a royal influence on stargazing

    The lofty position of astronomer in a royal court has afforded whoever held the position rare privileges, quite apart from the prestige and chance to mingle in higher circles. And for some astronomers, it was also the gateway to pursuing certain personal

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