Regius Professor of Astronomy (Glasgow)

Not to be confused with Regius Professor of Astronomy (Edinburgh).
Regius Chair of Astronomy
University of Glasgow
Incumbent
John Brown
since 1996
PrecursorRegius Professor of Practical Astronomy
Formation1760
First holderAlexander Wilson
Websitewww.gla.ac.uk/physics
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The Regius Chair of Astronomy is a Regius Professorship in the University of Glasgow.

Founded in 1760 with the title Practical Astronomy (and with the office of Observer in the University) the title was changed in 1893.