Lowndean Professor of Astronomy and Geometry

The Lowndean Professorship of Astronomy and Geometry is a prestigious academic position at the University of Cambridge. Established in 1756, the role is named after the benefactor, Thomas Lowndes, who endowed the professorship to promote the fields of astronomy and geometry. The professorship is associated with the Department of Astronomy at Cambridge, which is part of the wider Faculty of Physics and Chemistry.