Sir George Biddell Airy (1801 - 1892) was an English mathematician and astronomer. Airy is credited with research on planetary orbits, measuring the mean density of the Earth, and developing a method of solution of two-dimensional problems in solid mechanics. He worked with the Astronomer Royal in establishing Greenwich as the prime meridian.
Sir George Biddell Airy (1801 - 1892) was an English mathematician and astronomer. Airy is credited with research on planetary orbits, measuring the mean density of the Earth, and developing a method of solution of two-dimensional problems in solid mechanics. He worked with the Astronomer Royal in establishing Greenwich as the prime meridian.
Preface 1. Personal sketch of George Biddell Airy 2. From his birth to his taking his B.A. degree 3. At Trinity College, Cambridge 4. At Cambridge Observatory 5. At Greenwich Observatory, 1836-1846 6. At Greenwich Observatory, 1846-1856 7. At Greenwich Observatory, 1856-1866 8. At Greenwich Observatory, 1866-1876 9. At Greenwich Observatory to his resignation in 1881 10. At the White House, Greewich, to his death Appendix: List of printed papers Index.
Preface 1. Personal sketch of George Biddell Airy 2. From his birth to his taking his B.A. degree 3. At Trinity College, Cambridge 4. At Cambridge Observatory 5. At Greenwich Observatory, 1836-1846 6. At Greenwich Observatory, 1846-1856 7. At Greenwich Observatory, 1856-1866 8. At Greenwich Observatory, 1866-1876 9. At Greenwich Observatory to his resignation in 1881 10. At the White House, Greewich, to his death Appendix: List of printed papers Index.
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