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Astronomers
Evans, William (1828-1904), a medical doctor with an interest in astronomy who constructed at his house at Llanerchymedd, Ynys Môn (Hughes 1913; Williams 1913).
Hooppell, Rev. Robert Eli [FRAS] (1833-1895), born Rotherhithe, London, he was educated at Queen Elizabeth’s Free Grammar School, Horsleydown. Hooppell attended St John’s College, Cambridge and was the 40th Wrangler for 1855. He served as mathematical master at the Beaumaris grammar school,[1855-61] (see Durham; ODNB; Baum 1998).
Jenkins, Griffith Parry (1860-1940), amateur observer, popular lecturer, one time resident in Llangefni (Jones 2014, 78).
Jones, John (“Y Seryddwr”, 1818-1898), amateur astronomer, originated from Dwyran (Jones 2014, 75-6).
Jones, William (1675-1749) FRS, mathematician, some work on astronavigation, originated from Llanfihangel-Tre’r-Beirdd (Jones 2014, 69).
Lewis, John Robert (1731-1806), also known as Sion Robert Lewis and as John Roberts, Holyhead, ran a nautical academy, published books and produced almanacs – astrological as well as astronomical content (Jones 2014, 71-2).
Roberts, Robert (1777-1836), Holyhead, ran a nautical academy, built observatory, published books and produced almanacs – astrological as well as astronomical content – son of John Robert Lewis (Jones 2014, 71-2).
Observatories
Curtis’s Observatory [CuO] (1980s-1990s), Newborough, established by Philip Curtis at his home and equipped with an 8-inch SCT reflector.
Evans’s Observatory [WDO] (c.1913), Llanerchymedd, established by William Evans, constructed on a tower at the back of his house (Hughes 1913; Williams 1913).
Parry’s Observatory [POAW] (1960s), Penmon, established at his home by the Rev. Maldwyn Parry.
Robert Roberts’s Observatory [RO] (1800-1820s) Hill Street, Holyhead, established by Robert Roberts at his home in a stone tower, though no trace remains today (Rhwyd 1981).
Survey of Astronomical History 