Astronomer Royal for Scotland facts for kids

The Astronomer Royal for Scotland was a special job for the person in charge of the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh. This was true until 1995. After that, it became an honorary title. This means it's a respected title given to someone for their achievements, but they don't necessarily run the observatory anymore.

What is an Astronomer Royal for Scotland?

The Astronomer Royal for Scotland is a very important position. It recognizes a leading astronomer in Scotland. This person is usually a top expert in studying stars, planets, and the universe. They help promote astronomy and science in the country.

People Who Held the Title

Here is a list of the amazing astronomers who have held this special title:

No.	Picture	Name	Started Year	Ended Year
1		Thomas Henderson	1834	1844
2		Charles Piazzi Smyth	1846	1888
3		Ralph Copeland	1889	1905
4		Sir Frank Watson Dyson	1905	1910
5		Ralph Allen Sampson	1910	1937
6		William Michael Herbert Greaves	1938	1955
7		Hermann Brück	1957	1975
8		Vincent Cartledge Reddish	1975	1980
9		Malcolm Longair	1980	1990
–		No one held the title	1991	1995
10		John Campbell Brown	1995	2019
–		No one held the title	2019	2021
11		Catherine Heymans	May 2021	Currently holds the title

See also

• Edinburgh Astronomical Institution
• City Observatory
• Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
• Astronomer Royal
• Royal Astronomer of Ireland