George Biddell Airy

George Biddell Airy in 1891 Sir George Biddell Airy (; 27 July 18012 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. His many achievements include work on planetary orbits, measuring the mean density of the Earth, a method of solution of two-dimensional problems in solid mechanics and, in his role as Astronomer Royal, establishing Greenwich as the location of the prime meridian. Provided by Wikipedia
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    Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy

    Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

    Published 1896
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    Notice on some new modifications in the phenomena of Newton's rings

    Notice on some new modifications in the phenomena of Newton's rings by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

    Published 1832
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    On a peculiar defect in the eye, and a mode of correcting it

    On a peculiar defect in the eye, and a mode of correcting it by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

    Published 1827
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    Extracts from Professor Airy's translation of Encke's dissertations on the next return of Pons' (Encke's) comet in the year 1832

    Extracts from Professor Airy's translation of Encke's dissertations on the next return of Pons' (Encke's) comet in the year 1832 by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

    Published 1832
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    On the nature of the rings formed by the double refraction of quartz

    On the nature of the rings formed by the double refraction of quartz by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

    Published 1831
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    On the nature of the light in the two rays produced by the double refraction of quartz

    On the nature of the light in the two rays produced by the double refraction of quartz by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

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    On an inequality of long period in the motions of the earth and Venus

    On an inequality of long period in the motions of the earth and Venus by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

    Published 1832
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    Addition to a paper "On the nature of the light in the two rays produced by the double refraction of quartz"

    Addition to a paper "On the nature of the light in the two rays produced by the double refraction of quartz" by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

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    Mathematical tracts on the lunar and planetary theories, the figure of the earth, precession and nutation, the calculus of variations, and the undulatory theory of optics designed for the use of students in the university /

    Mathematical tracts on the lunar and planetary theories, the figure of the earth, precession and nutation, the calculus of variations, and the undulatory theory of optics designed... by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

    Published 1831
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    Numerical lunar theory

    Numerical lunar theory by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

    Published 1886
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    On sound and atmospheric vibrations : with the mathematical elements of music /

    On sound and atmospheric vibrations : with the mathematical elements of music / by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

    Published 1871
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    Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy /

    Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy / by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

    Published 1896
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    Syllabus of lectures on magnetism

    Syllabus of lectures on magnetism by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

    Published 1869
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    Mathematical tracts on the lunar and planetary theories, the figure of the earth, precession and nutation, the calculus of variations, and the undulatory theory of optics designed for the use of students in the university /

    Mathematical tracts on the lunar and planetary theories, the figure of the earth, precession and nutation, the calculus of variations, and the undulatory theory of optics designed... by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

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    Mathematical tracts on the lunar and planetary theories, the figure of the earth, precession and nutation, the calculus of variations, and the undulatory theory of optics designed for the use of students in the university /

    Mathematical tracts on the lunar and planetary theories, the figure of the earth, precession and nutation, the calculus of variations, and the undulatory theory of optics designed... by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

    Published 1858
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    On sound and atmospheric vibrations with the mathematical elements of music : designed for the use of students of the university /

    On sound and atmospheric vibrations with the mathematical elements of music : designed for the use of students of the university / by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

    Published 1868
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    Mathematical tracts on physical astronomy, the figure of the earth, precession and nutation, and the calculus of variations designed for the use of students in the university /

    Mathematical tracts on physical astronomy, the figure of the earth, precession and nutation, and the calculus of variations designed for the use of students in the university / by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

    Published 1826
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    Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy

    Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

    Published 1896
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    Die Gravitation : eine elementare Erklärung der hauptsächlichsten Störungen im Sonnensystem /

    Die Gravitation : eine elementare Erklärung der hauptsächlichsten Störungen im Sonnensystem / by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

    Published 1891
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    An elementary treatise on partial differential equations : designed for the use of students in the university.

    An elementary treatise on partial differential equations : designed for the use of students in the university. by Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

    Published 1873
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