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Astronomers
Observatories
Evans’s Observatory [EvO] (c. 1900-1910), Cynwyl Elfed, established by the Revd. David Evans who located an 18-inch reflector by Cooke on top of a hill overlooking his parish. This was sold after his death and was re-located to Kent (Jones 2014, 79).
Astronomy Groups
Carmarthenshire Astronomy Club (CAC), founded (?). Members hold meetings in Newtown.
Llanelly Astronomical Society (LlaAS) active (1970s).
Associated People
Authors, lecturers, broadcasters
John Silas Evans, Canon (1864-1953) originated from Pencarreg.
Publishers
Telescope/equipment manufacturers
Useful Addresses
County Record Office
Carmarthenshire Archives Service, Parc Myrddin, Richmond Terrace, Carmarthen, SA31 1DS (Phone: 01267 228232; Facs: 01267 228237; E-mail: Archives@carmarthenshire.gov.uk)
Survey of Astronomical History 