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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 elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1836. Explore his publications, correspondence, and related items on topics such as astronomy, meteorology, tides, and refraction.
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 3 dias · Learn about the life and achievements of Sir George Biddell Airy, the first Astronomer Royal to design and build the Airy Transit Circle telescope at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Find out how he expanded the work of the Observatory, measured the Prime Meridian, and conducted various scientific experiments and 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.
