Which famous astronomer was the first director of the Armagh Observatory?
Galileo Galilei
James Ussher
Edwin Hubble
Isaac Newton
Answer
James Ussher, a famous Irish astronomer, was the first director of the Armagh Observatory. He was appointed to the position in 1790 and made significant contributions to the field of astronomy during his tenure.
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