John Bevis
John Bevis (November 10, 1695 – November 6, 1771) was an English doctor and astronomer. He is best known for discovering the Crab Nebula in 1731.
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November 10 - 1695 - November 6 - 1771 - English - Doctor - Astronomer - Crab Nebula - 1731
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Bevis was born in Old Sarum, Wiltshire. From observations made with his telescope at Stoke Newington, Middlesex he compiled a star catalogue (more of an atlas) entitled Uranographia Britannica around 1750.
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Old Sarum - Wiltshire - Stoke Newington - Middlesex - 1750
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