John Bird (astronomer)

John Bird (astronomer)

John Bird (born 1709, County Durham - died 31 March 1776, London) was an English astronomer and scientific instrument maker who made important developments in astronomical instrument design. Some of his instruments were used by Jeremiah Dixon.

Further reading

DSB
first=Silvio
last=Bedini
title=Bird, John
volume=2
pages=140-141

External links

* [http://southseas.nla.gov.au/biogs/P000425b.htm Biography on South Seas Companion]
* http://albinoni.brera.unimi.it/HEAVENS/MUSEO/Schede/app1.html


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