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Thomas Streete (1621–1689) was an English astronomer renowned for his significant contributions to celestial mechanics. His seminal work, *Astronomia Carolina, first published in 1661, presented a comprehensive theory of celestial motions, accompanied by detailed tables and rules for calculating eclipses. (archive.org - Astronomia Carolina. A new theorie of the coelestial motions. 1661)

Astronomia Carolina was notable for its clarity and accessibility, making complex astronomical concepts more understandable. It was among the first English texts to discuss Kepler’s laws of planetary motion and was widely used by scholars, including Isaac Newton and John Flamsteed. (Astronomia Caroline in web.marshlibrary.ie)

The work was well-received and underwent several editions, with notable publications in 1710 and 1716. The 1716 edition included a series of observations on the planets, primarily the moon, made near London with a sextant of nearly six-foot radius, contributed by Dr. Edmund Halley. (openlibrary.org)

Streete’s Astronomia Carolina played a crucial role in advancing the understanding of celestial mechanics during the 17th and 18th centuries, influencing subsequent astronomical research and education.