Matthew Flinders' brother
Jun 30, 2025•20 min
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Episode description
Samuel Flinders was the de facto astronomer on Matthew Flinders' circumnavigation of Australia. But a family feud meant Samuel was never given due credit, for anything he did
Guest: Richard de Grijs, Professor of Astrophysics, Macquarie University. Visiting Fellow at the State Library of NSW, researching Samuel Flinders
Producer: Ann Arnold
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