James Ferguson
Type: Person
As of November 2026, James Ferguson has been mentioned in one podcast episode on LEMMiNO (Mar 2022). Cited as an example of Enlightenment-era optimism about inhabited worlds (e.g., Mercury), which the episode links to Herschel’s even bolder habitability claims.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Mar 2022 on LEMMiNO |
| Role | Astronomer and instrument maker (self-taught) |
| Affiliation | Associated with British scientific circles and royal patronage (historical); commonly described as a Scottish astronomer and lecturer |
Who talks about James Ferguson on podcasts?
James Ferguson came up; the most recent mention was Mar 2022 on LEMMiNO.
- Bygone Visions of Cosmic Neighbors on LEMMiNO (Mar 2022)
What is James Ferguson mentioned alongside?
Affiliated with: William Herschel