The Autobiography Of Sir George Biddell Airy

The Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy is a memoir written by the English mathematician and astronomer Sir George Biddell Airy. The book is a detailed account of Airy's life and career, from his childhood in Alnwick, Northumberland, to his time as Astronomer Royal at the Greenwich Observatory. Airy's autobiography provides a fascinating insight into the world of science in the 19th century, as well as the life of a prominent figure in the field. The book covers Airy's many accomplishments, including his work on the transit of Venus, his development of the Airy disk in optics, and his contributions to the theory of tides. The autobiography also delves into Airy's personal life, including his marriage to Richarda Smith, his children, and his friendships with other scientists and intellectuals of the time. Airy's writing is clear and engaging, and his memoir is an important historical document that sheds light on the life and work of one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century. Overall, The Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, astronomy, or the life of a prominent figure in Victorian England.""In Jan. 1824, at Playford, I was working on the effects of separating the two lenses of an object-glass, and on the kind of eye-piece which would be necessary: also on spherical aberrations and Saturn's figure. On my quires at Cambridge I was working on the effects of separating the object-glass lenses, with the view of correcting the secondary spectrum: and on Jan. 31st I received some numbers (indices of refraction) from Mr Herschel, and reference to Fraunhofer's numbers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.