James Ferguson (astronomer, 1710)
James Ferguson (born April 25, 1710 in Keith , Banff , † November 16, 1776 in Edinburgh ) was a Scottish astronomer and mechanic .
Life
In his youth, Ferguson looked after the sheep that belonged to his family and only found the opportunity for his own scientific occupation when he was able to make a living through portraiture .
His main work is the Astronomy explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's principles (London 1756). His Selected mechanical exercises (London 1773) contain an autobiography .
In 1770 he was elected a member of the American Philosophical Society .
literature
- Ferguson, James . In: Encyclopædia Britannica . 11th edition. tape 10 : Evangelical Church - Francis Joseph I . London 1910, p. 272 (English, full text [ Wikisource ]).
Web links
Commons : James Ferguson - Collection of Images, Videos and Audio Files
Wikisource: James Ferguson - Sources and full texts
- Works by and about James Ferguson in the German Digital Library
- James Ferguson (1710–1776) Rothiemay (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ Member History: James Ferguson. American Philosophical Society, accessed August 4, 2018 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ferguson, James |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Scottish astronomer and mechanic |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 25, 1710 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Keith , Banff, Scotland |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 16, 1776 |
| Place of death | Edinburgh |