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Sir George Biddell Airy KCB FRS (/ ˈ ɛər i /; 27 July 1801 – 2 January 1892) was an English mathematician and astronomer, as well as the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics from 1826 to 1828 and the seventh Astronomer Royal from 1835 to 1881.
George Biddell Airy PRS, KCB (Alnwick, Northumberland, 27 de julho de 1801 — Greenwich, Londres, 2 de janeiro de 1892) foi um matemático e astrônomo britânico. Foi Astrônomo Real Britânico , de 1835 a 1881.
Sir George Biddell Airy was an English scientist who was astronomer royal from 1835 to 1881. Airy graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1823. He became Lucasian professor of mathematics at Cambridge in 1826 and Plumian professor of astronomy and director of the Cambridge observatory in.
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Learn about the life and work of George Biddell Airy, a British astronomer and mathematician who was a fellow of the Royal Society. Explore his publications, correspondence, and related items on topics such as astronomy, meteorology, tides, and the state of the interior of the earth.
2 de jan. de 2014 · Summary. George Airy was Lucasian professor at Cambridge and Astronomer Royal. He made many major contributions to mathematics and astronomy. View twelve larger pictures. Biography. George Airy's father was William Airy while his mother was Ann Biddell. William Airy was from Lincolnshire and Ann was the daughter of a farmer from Suffolk.
Há 5 dias · Learn about the life and achievements of Sir George Biddell Airy, the Astronomer Royal who expanded the Royal Observatory and designed the Airy Transit Circle telescope. Find out how he contributed to science, navigation, astronomy and eclipse expeditions.
1 de jan. de 1992 · Article. George Biddell Airy, F. R. S. (1801-1892): A centenary commemoration. Allan Chapman. Published: 01 January 1992 https://doi.org/10.1098/rsnr.1992.0006. Abstract. The second day of January 1992 marked the 100th anniversary of the death of one of astronomy’s most remarkable figures.
