Regius Professor of Astronomy (Glasgow)
| Regius Chair of Astronomy University of Glasgow | |
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since 1996 | |
| Precursor | Regius Professor of Practical Astronomy |
| Formation | 1760 |
| First holder | Alexander Wilson |
| Website | www.gla.ac.uk/physics |
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.