The Autobiography Of Sir George Biddell Airy

The Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy is a memoir written by the British mathematician and astronomer, Sir George Biddell Airy. The book chronicles Airy's life from his childhood in Alnwick, Northumberland, to his illustrious career as the Astronomer Royal of England. Airy's autobiography covers a wide range of topics, including his early education, his work on the measurement of the Earth's gravity, his involvement in the construction of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, and his role in the development of the telegraph system. Throughout the book, Airy provides insights into the scientific and political climate of the 19th century, as well as his personal relationships with notable figures such as Charles Darwin and Isaac Newton. The Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy is a fascinating account of the life and work of one of the most influential astronomers of the 19th century. It offers a unique perspective on the scientific and social changes that occurred during this period and provides valuable insights into the mind of a brilliant scientist.""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.