James Ferguson (Scottish astronomer)

James Ferguson ( born April 25, 1710 in Keith, Banff, † November 16, 1776 in Edinburgh) was a Scottish astronomer and mechanic.

Ferguson was careful in his youth the sheep from the possession of his family and was only when he was able to attain a certain own livelihood through portraiture, the opportunity to own academic employment.

His main work is the Astronomy Explained upon Sir Isaac Newton 's principles (London 1756 ). His Selected mechanical exercises ( London 1773) included an autobiography.