Francis Wollaston (astronomer)

Francis Wollaston (23 November 1731 in London – 31 October 1815) was a British astronomer and Church of England priest.

He was educated privately and at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, where he graduated LL.B.

In it, he explains that his pursuit of astronomy was intended to separate him at a "distance from the misrepresentations of narrow minded biggots."

[2] He achieved some distinction as an astronomer, becoming a member of the Royal Society in 1769 and later serving on its council.

He also produced a catalogue of stars and nebulae in 1789, which was used by many including his friend William Herschel.