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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. On sound and atmospheric vibrations with the mathematical elements of music, 1871.
Sir George Biddell Airy (born July 27, 1801, Alnwick, Northumberland, Eng.—died Jan. 2, 1892, Greenwich, London) was an English scientist who was astronomer royal from 1835 to 1881. Airy graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1823.
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Há 4 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.
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.
Explore the manuscripts of Sir George Biddell Airy, Astronomer Royal and director of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich from 1835 to 1881. Learn about his scientific achievements, administrative roles, and personal relationships through his correspondence and records.
1 de jan. de 1992 · The second day of January 1992 marked the 100th anniversary of the death of one of astronomy’s most remarkable figures. George Biddell Airy (figure 1) made no single outstanding discovery, though he came to be one of the most conspicuous members of his profession.
