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The Regius Chair of (Practical) Astronomy was founded within the [[Faculty of Arts]] in 1785, with [[Robert Blair (1748-1828)]] appointed as the first professor, though he gave no lectures due to having neither observatory nor instruments. Instead he focussed on research. On his death it was decided to leave the Chair vacant until and an observatory was available. The University was given unlimited use of the [[Royal Observatory]]bservatory on Calton Hill in 1834 and [[Thomas Henderson (1798-1844]]]] was appointed jointly Regius Professor and Astronomer Royal for Scotland the same year. He too failed to lecture.

The third professor (and second Astronomer Royal for Scotland) was [[Charles Piazzi Smith (1819-1900)]]

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-From earliest days, Astronomy was studied in the University as part of [[Mathematics]] and [[Physics|Natural Philosophy]].  The Regius Chair of (Practical) Astronomy was founded within the [[Faculty of Arts]] in 1785, with [[Robert Blair (1748-1828)]] appointed as the first professor, though he gave no lectures due to having neither observatory nor instruments.  Instead he focussed on research.  On his death it was decided to leave the Chair vacant until and an observatory was available.  The University was given unlimited use of the [[Royal Observatory]] on Calton Hill in 1834 and [[Thomas Henderson (1798-1844)]] was appointed jointly Regius Professor and Astronomer Royal for Scotland the same year.  He too failed to lecture.
+From the earliest days, Astronomy was studied in the University as a component of [[Mathematics]] and [[Physics|Natural Philosophy]].  The Regius Chair of (Practical) Astronomy was founded within the [[Faculty of Arts]] in 1785, with [[Robert Blair (1748-1828)]] appointed as the first professor, though he gave no lectures as he lacked both observatory and instruments.  Instead he focused on research.  On his death, it was decided to leave the Chair vacant until an observatory was available.  The University was given unlimited use of the [[Royal Observatory]] on Calton Hill in 1834 and [[Thomas Henderson (1798-1844)]] was appointed jointly Regius Professor and Astronomer Royal for Scotland the same year.  He too failed to lecture.
-The third professor (and second Astronomer Royal for Scotland) was [[Charles Piazzi Smyth (1819-1900)]]. He introduced  the first course of lectures and also pursued research activities on an international scale.  However resources were limited and and teaching had fallen victim to this. By the time Smyth retired in 1888, the Royal Observatory was also in a poor condition.  He was succeeded the following year by [[Ralph Copeland (1837-1905)]] who developed both regular lectures and practical sessions.
+The third professor (and second Astronomer Royal for Scotland) was [[Charles Piazzi Smyth (1819-1900)]]. He introduced the first course of lectures and also pursued research activities on an international scale.  However resources were limited and and teaching was thus reduced. By the time Smyth retired in 1888, the Royal Observatory was also in a poor condition.  He was succeeded the following year by [[Ralph Copeland (1837-1905)]] who developed both regular lectures and practical sessions.
-In 1893, Astronomy moved to the new [[Faculty of Science]] and the word 'Practical' was dropped from the title of the Chair.  The new [[Royal Observatory Edinburgh]] on Calton Hill was completed the following year.  Copeland was succeeded by [[Sir Frank Watson Dyson (1868-1939)]] in 1905. He stayed fro five years before returning to the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. [[Ralph Allen Sampson (1866-1939)]] was sixth professor.  He greatly improved both teaching and research, undertaking pioneering work in newest areas of the subject.
+In 1893, Astronomy moved to the new [[Faculty of Science]] and the word 'Practical' was dropped from the title of the Chair.  The new [[Royal Observatory Edinburgh]] on Calton Hill was completed the following year.  Copeland was succeeded by [[Sir Frank Watson Dyson (1868-1939)]] in 1905. He stayed for five years before returning to the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. [[Ralph Allen Sampson (1866-1939)]] was sixth professor.  He greatly improved both teaching and research, undertaking pioneering work in the newest areas of the subject.
 In 1938, [[William Michael Herbert Greaves (1897-1955)]] succeeded Sampson.  The following year, the outbreak of war interrupted most of the work of the Royal Observatory Edinburgh.  1950 brought the assistance of a lecturer from [[Physics|Mathematical Physics]], with the establishment of a dedicated lectureship the year after.  [[Hermann Alexander Brück (1905-2000)]] was appointed eighth professor in 1957 introducing, amongst other things, electronic instrumentation for measurement. In the 1960s, a greater alignment between the Departments of Astronomy came through a new BSc degree in Astrophysics.  The same decade also saw new work in the field of infra-red astronomy.  In 1967, Astronomy formally moved into the [[Faculty of Science]].

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−	From earliest days, Astronomy was studied in the University as part [[Mathematics]] and [[Physics\|Natural Philosophy]]. The Regius Chair of (Practical) Astronomy was founded within the [[Faculty of Arts]] in 1785, with [[Robert Blair (1748-1828)]] appointed as the first professor, though he gave no lectures due to having neither observatory nor instruments. Instead he focussed on research. On his death it was decided to leave the Chair vacant until and an observatory was available. The University was given unlimited use of the [[Royal Observatory]] on Calton Hill in 1834 and [[Thomas Henderson (1798-1844)]] was appointed jointly Regius Professor and Astronomer Royal for Scotland the same year. He too failed to lecture.	+	From earliest days, Astronomy was studied in the University as part of [[Mathematics]] and [[Physics\|Natural Philosophy]]. The Regius Chair of (Practical) Astronomy was founded within the [[Faculty of Arts]] in 1785, with [[Robert Blair (1748-1828)]] appointed as the first professor, though he gave no lectures due to having neither observatory nor instruments. Instead he focussed on research. On his death it was decided to leave the Chair vacant until and an observatory was available. The University was given unlimited use of the [[Royal Observatory]] on Calton Hill in 1834 and [[Thomas Henderson (1798-1844)]] was appointed jointly Regius Professor and Astronomer Royal for Scotland the same year. He too failed to lecture.

	The third professor (and second Astronomer Royal for Scotland) was [[Charles Piazzi Smyth (1819-1900)]]. He introduced the first course of lectures and also pursued research activities on an international scale. However resources were limited and and teaching had fallen victim to this. By the time Smyth retired in 1888, the Royal Observatory was also in a poor condition. He was succeeded the following year by [[Ralph Copeland (1837-1905)]] who developed both regular lectures and practical sessions.		The third professor (and second Astronomer Royal for Scotland) was [[Charles Piazzi Smyth (1819-1900)]]. He introduced the first course of lectures and also pursued research activities on an international scale. However resources were limited and and teaching had fallen victim to this. By the time Smyth retired in 1888, the Royal Observatory was also in a poor condition. He was succeeded the following year by [[Ralph Copeland (1837-1905)]] who developed both regular lectures and practical sessions.

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−	From earliest days, Astronomy was studied in the University as part [[Mathematics]] and [[Physics\|Natural Philosophy]]. The Regius Chair of (Practical) Astronomy was founded within the [[Faculty of Arts]] in 1785, with [[Robert Blair (1748-1828)]] appointed as the first professor, though he gave no lectures due to having neither observatory nor instruments. Instead he focussed on research. On his death it was decided to leave the Chair vacant until and an observatory was available. The University was given unlimited use of the [[Royal Observatory]] on Calton Hill in 1834 and [[Thomas Henderson (1798-1844]]]] was appointed jointly Regius Professor and Astronomer Royal for Scotland the same year. He too failed to lecture.	+	From earliest days, Astronomy was studied in the University as part [[Mathematics]] and [[Physics\|Natural Philosophy]]. The Regius Chair of (Practical) Astronomy was founded within the [[Faculty of Arts]] in 1785, with [[Robert Blair (1748-1828)]] appointed as the first professor, though he gave no lectures due to having neither observatory nor instruments. Instead he focussed on research. On his death it was decided to leave the Chair vacant until and an observatory was available. The University was given unlimited use of the [[Royal Observatory]] on Calton Hill in 1834 and [[Thomas Henderson (1798-1844)]] was appointed jointly Regius Professor and Astronomer Royal for Scotland the same year. He too failed to lecture.

	The third professor (and second Astronomer Royal for Scotland) was [[Charles Piazzi Smyth (1819-1900)]]. He introduced the first course of lectures and also pursued research activities on an international scale. However resources were limited and and teaching had fallen victim to this. By the time Smyth retired in 1888, the Royal Observatory was also in a poor condition. He was succeeded the following year by [[Ralph Copeland (1837-1905)]] who developed both regular lectures and practical sessions.		The third professor (and second Astronomer Royal for Scotland) was [[Charles Piazzi Smyth (1819-1900)]]. He introduced the first course of lectures and also pursued research activities on an international scale. However resources were limited and and teaching had fallen victim to this. By the time Smyth retired in 1888, the Royal Observatory was also in a poor condition. He was succeeded the following year by [[Ralph Copeland (1837-1905)]] who developed both regular lectures and practical sessions.

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-The Regius Chair of (Practical) Astronomy was founded within the [[Faculty of Arts]] in 1785, with [[Robert Blair (1748-1828)]] appointed as the first professor, though he gave no lectures due to having neither observatory nor instruments.  Instead he focussed on research.  On his death it was decided to leave the Chair vacant until and an observatory was available.  The University was given unlimited use of the [[Royal Observatory]] on Calton Hill in 1834 and [[Thomas Henderson (1798-1844]]]] was appointed jointly Regius Professor and Astronomer Royal for Scotland the same year.  He too failed to lecture.
+From earliest days, Astronomy was studied in the University as part [[Mathematics]] and [[Physics|Natural Philosophy]].  The Regius Chair of (Practical) Astronomy was founded within the [[Faculty of Arts]] in 1785, with [[Robert Blair (1748-1828)]] appointed as the first professor, though he gave no lectures due to having neither observatory nor instruments.  Instead he focussed on research.  On his death it was decided to leave the Chair vacant until and an observatory was available.  The University was given unlimited use of the [[Royal Observatory]] on Calton Hill in 1834 and [[Thomas Henderson (1798-1844]]]] was appointed jointly Regius Professor and Astronomer Royal for Scotland the same year.  He too failed to lecture.
 The third professor (and second Astronomer Royal for Scotland) was [[Charles Piazzi Smyth (1819-1900)]]. He introduced  the first course of lectures and also pursued research activities on an international scale.  However resources were limited and and teaching had fallen victim to this. By the time Smyth retired in 1888, the Royal Observatory was also in a poor condition.  He was succeeded the following year by [[Ralph Copeland (1837-1905)]] who developed both regular lectures and practical sessions.
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 In 1893, Astronomy moved to the new [[Faculty of Science]] and the word 'Practical' was dropped from the title of the Chair.  The new [[Royal Observatory Edinburgh]] on Calton Hill was completed the following year.  Copeland was succeeded by [[Sir Frank Watson Dyson (1868-1939)]] in 1905. He stayed fro five years before returning to the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. [[Ralph Allen Sampson (1866-1939)]] was sixth professor.  He greatly improved both teaching and research, undertaking pioneering work in newest areas of the subject.
-In 1938, [[William Michael Herbert Greaves (1897-1955)]] succeeded Sampson.  The following year, the outbreak of war interrupted most of the work of the Royal Observatory Edinburgh.  1950 brought the assistance of a lecturer from [[Physics|Mathematical Physics]], with the establishment of a dedicated lectureship the year after.
+In 1938, [[William Michael Herbert Greaves (1897-1955)]] succeeded Sampson.  The following year, the outbreak of war interrupted most of the work of the Royal Observatory Edinburgh.  1950 brought the assistance of a lecturer from [[Physics|Mathematical Physics]], with the establishment of a dedicated lectureship the year after.  [[Hermann Alexander Brück (1905-2000)]] was appointed eighth professor in 1957 introducing, amongst other things, electronic instrumentation for measurement. In the 1960s, a greater alignment between the Departments of Astronomy came through a new BSc degree in Astrophysics.  The same decade also saw new work in the field of infra-red astronomy.  In 1967, Astronomy formally moved into the [[Faculty of Science]].
-In 1993, the departments of Astronomy and [[Physics]] were combined.
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	In 1893, Astronomy moved to the new [[Faculty of Science]] and the word 'Practical' was dropped from the title of the Chair. The new [[Royal Observatory Edinburgh]] on Calton Hill was completed the following year. Copeland was succeeded by [[Sir Frank Watson Dyson (1868-1939)]] in 1905. He stayed fro five years before returning to the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. [[Ralph Allen Sampson (1866-1939)]] was sixth professor. He greatly improved both teaching and research, undertaking pioneering work in newest areas of the subject.		In 1893, Astronomy moved to the new [[Faculty of Science]] and the word 'Practical' was dropped from the title of the Chair. The new [[Royal Observatory Edinburgh]] on Calton Hill was completed the following year. Copeland was succeeded by [[Sir Frank Watson Dyson (1868-1939)]] in 1905. He stayed fro five years before returning to the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. [[Ralph Allen Sampson (1866-1939)]] was sixth professor. He greatly improved both teaching and research, undertaking pioneering work in newest areas of the subject.
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		+	In 1938, [[William Michael Herbert Greaves (1897-1955)]] succeeded Sampson. The following year, the outbreak of war interrupted most of the work of the Royal Observatory Edinburgh. 1950 brought the assistance of a lecturer from [[Physics\|Mathematical Physics]], with the establishment of a dedicated lectureship the year after.



	In 1993, the departments of Astronomy and [[Physics]] were combined.		In 1993, the departments of Astronomy and [[Physics]] were combined.

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−	The Regius Chair of (Practical) Astronomy was founded within the [[Faculty of Arts]] in 1785, with [[Robert Blair (1748-1828)]] appointed as the first professor, though he gave no lectures due to having neither observatory nor instruments. Instead he focussed on research. On his death it was decided to leave the Chair vacant until and an observatory was available. The University was given unlimited use of the [[Royal Observatory]]~~bservatory~~ on Calton Hill in 1834 and [[Thomas Henderson (1798-1844]]]] was appointed jointly Regius Professor and Astronomer Royal for Scotland the same year. He too failed to lecture.	+	The Regius Chair of (Practical) Astronomy was founded within the [[Faculty of Arts]] in 1785, with [[Robert Blair (1748-1828)]] appointed as the first professor, though he gave no lectures due to having neither observatory nor instruments. Instead he focussed on research. On his death it was decided to leave the Chair vacant until and an observatory was available. The University was given unlimited use of the [[Royal Observatory]] on Calton Hill in 1834 and [[Thomas Henderson (1798-1844]]]] was appointed jointly Regius Professor and Astronomer Royal for Scotland the same year. He too failed to lecture.
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		+	The third professor (and second Astronomer Royal for Scotland) was [[Charles Piazzi Smyth (1819-1900)]]. He introduced the first course of lectures and also pursued research activities on an international scale. However resources were limited and and teaching had fallen victim to this. By the time Smyth retired in 1888, the Royal Observatory was also in a poor condition.
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−	~~The third professor (and second Astronomer Royal for Scotland) was [[Charles Piazzi Smyth (1819-1900)]]~~

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 The Regius Chair of (Practical) Astronomy was founded within the [[Faculty of Arts]] in 1785, with [[Robert Blair (1748-1828)]] appointed as the first professor, though he gave no lectures due to having neither observatory nor instruments.  Instead he focussed on research.  On his death it was decided to leave the Chair vacant until and an observatory was available.  The University was given unlimited use of the [[Royal Observatory]]bservatory on Calton Hill in 1834 and [[Thomas Henderson (1798-1844]]]] was appointed jointly Regius Professor and Astronomer Royal for Scotland the same year.  He too failed to lecture.
-The third professor (and second Astronomer Royal for Scotland) was [[Charles Piazzi Smith (1819-1900)]]
+The third professor (and second Astronomer Royal for Scotland) was [[Charles Piazzi Smyth (1819-1900)]]
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