| Abstract
| - This paper examines the astronomical content of Samuel Pepys' Diary. The period covered by the Diary (1660-69) coincides with the formative decade of the Royal Society. Pepys was elected a Fellow in 1665 and became President in 1684. In addition, Pepys' friendship with Richard Reeves, a leading instrument maker of the day, is discussed. Pepys is best remembered as a recorder of his times, but he was also a keen observer of scientific progress. His role as an amateur astronomer is revealed by the Diary entries. Pepys' involvement with the Royal Society during 1665-69 is also highlighted.
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