General Knowledge Quiz for Wednesday, 13 October 2021
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Question 1: The warrant for the first Astronomer Royal appointed in England, 4 March 1675, stated what as the purpose of the office?
A
B
To prepare a catalogue of at least 10,000 stars
To maintain the Royal Navy's marine chronometers
C
To find "the longitude of places" in order to perfect navigation
D
To co-ordinate the work of English astronomers, and liaise with others of the world's astronomers