Airy, George Biddell, Sir, 1801 - 1892 (Knight, astronomer)
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Found in 106 Collections and/or Records:
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Material for volumes of Greenwich observations, 1879 - 1890
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/83
Scope and Contents
Extraneous papers printed in the annual volumes of Greenwich observations, 1836-1875, compiled 1879.Undated rough draft of an introduction by Sir George Airy to a volume of Greenwich observations.Index by Airy to the records of occasional observations and calculations made at Greenwich and of miscellaneous papers published in the annual volumes of Greenwich observations during 1836-1875, compiled 1878.Undated notes of errata in the annual volumes of Greenwich...
Dates:
1879 - 1890
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Microfilm of RGO 15/27 and 30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 36/4/4
Scope and Contents
An undated microfilm made by the Public Record Office of correspondence of the Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope: RGO 15/27, correspondence of Fearon Fallows and Thomas Henderson, 1820-1833, and RGO 15/30, correspondence of Henderson, G.B. Airy and Thomas Maclear, 1832-1842.
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Microfilms of RGO 6, 1979 - 1982
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 36/2
Scope and Contents
An incomplete series of microfilms made by the Public Record Office of the papers of G.B. Airy.
Dates:
1979 - 1982
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Minutes, 1838 - 1854
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 62/1
Scope and Contents
Minutes of meetings of the Standards Commission; of a deputation of the Commission appointed to inspect the weights and measures taken from the ruins of the Houses of Parliament; and of the committee for superintending the construction of new parliamentary standards. There is also a memoranda by G.B. Airy regarding topics to be discussed at meetings and a letter from Airy to Richard Sheepshanks notifying him of meetings.
Dates:
1838 - 1854
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Miscellaneous correspondence, 1874 - 1912
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/117
Scope and Contents
Notice from C.F. Varley giving a change of address, 1874.Correspondence with Diamilla Muller, Italy, concerning the title and publishers of a work by Sir George Airy, 1874.Correspondence with W. Bond-Paul regarding terrestrial magnetism, 1875, including an unlabelled diagram and a letter from [W.R.A.] titled 'A concise statement of two distinct hypotheses relative to the variation and dip of the needle'.Correspondence with the Revd S.J. Perry concerning the probable...
Dates:
1874 - 1912
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Miscellaneous correspondence, 1875 - 1886
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/18
Scope and Contents
A miscellaneous set of letters, including several applications for references and pensions. Much of the correspondence involves Sir George Airy.Letter from Sir George Airy informing the Treasury of the death of Lady Airy, 1875.Letter from the Revd A.C. Wright applying to Airy for a reference, 1876.Letter from the H. Lister applying to Airy for a reference, 1876.Letter from the Revd W.J. Read applying to Airy for a reference, 1876.Letter from J. Miles,...
Dates:
1875 - 1886
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Miscellaneous correspondence, 1846 - 1897
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/247
Scope and Contents
(1) Letters regarding the existence of Neptune, 1846-1878Duplicate copies of collected correspondence on the investigations of J.C. Adams and U.J.J. Le Verrier into the existence of Neptune and in particular of the ensuing controversy over the name of the planet. There are also other letters concerning the minor planets and mathematical formula for their orbits, the Moon's equation and lunar acceleration. The correspondents include J.C. Adams, Sir George Airy, F.N.M. Arago, J....
Dates:
1846 - 1897
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Miscellaneous correspondence, 1834 - 1912
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/248
Scope and Contents
(1) Correspondence, 1834-1895Correspondence regarding J.C. Adams and other subjects, as follows:Index to correspondence, 1895.C. Taylor's suggestion of a memorial to J.C. Adams at Westminster Abbey, 1892.D. McAlister's proposal for a publication of J.C. Adams's papers, with lists of important correspondence, 1892-1893.Notes on correspondence in the Royal Observatory records regarding the search for Neptune, 1834.Notes from J.F.W. Hershel's...
Dates:
1834 - 1912
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Miscellaneous correspondence, 1880 - 1891
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/118
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with Dr Shettie concerning terrestrial magnetism, 1880.Correspondence with F.M. Almond concerning the effects of fog on a compass, 1880.Correspondence with F.B. Heate concerning his theory that terrestrial magnetism could be caused by electricity, 1880.Request from the Hydrographer of the Navy, 1881, on behalf of Captain Count Oscar Cassini, Austrian Naval Attaché, for information on how to obtain a copy of 'Instructions for observations on Earth's...
Dates:
1880 - 1891
Conditions Governing Access:
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Miscellaneous correspondence, 1837 - 1850
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/48
Scope and Contents
Letters to Thomas Maclear from Timms, Gibbs, F. Baily, Taylor, G. Dolland, the Academy of Science in Paris and G.B. Airy regarding Halley's Comet, the printing of observations, instrument problems and their solution and other subjects.
Dates:
1837 - 1850
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Miscellaneous meteorological papers, 1879 - 1897
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/128
Scope and Contents
Letter from the Royal Meteorological Society to the Astronomer Royal regarding discrepancies in sunshine records at Kew and Greenwich, 1896.0Summary totals of sunshine at Bunhill Row, Greenwich and Kew, 1896.Undated, unsigned notes regarding the conditions, position, etc., of sunshine recorders [1896].Comparative record of sunshine at Greenwich and Kew, 1891-1896 inclusive [1896].Letter, probably to the Royal Meteorological Society, regarding difference in...
Dates:
1879 - 1897
Conditions Governing Access:
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Miscellaneous meteorological papers, 1884 - 1904
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/131
Scope and Contents
(1) Miscellaneous papers, 1888-1889Index sheet, 1889.Index sheet, 1888.Letter to W.G. King from H.C. Fox, 1888.Unsigned and undated memorandum [1888].Letter from W. Ellis to H.C. Fox replying to his letter, 1888.Letter from the R.M. College, Kingston, Ontario, and a reply from W. Ellis, 1888.Letter from W. Hoshen Richards regarding droughts and a reply from W. Ellis, 1888.Letter regarding cup...
Dates:
1884 - 1904
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Miscellaneous papers, 1877 - 1878
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 16/58
Scope and Contents
A miscellaneous set of papers comprising letters from J.R. Hind to A. Cowper Ranyard, 23 February, 25 February and 9 March 1878; 'Life of Urbain Jean Joseph Le Verrier' by Hind, February 1878; a note by G.B. Airy, Astronomer Royal, on the Planet Vulcan, 7 January 1878; an ephemeris of Vulcan for March 1877; a description of Marth's comments on a satellite of Mars, 1878; and memoranda regarding parallax.
Dates:
1877 - 1878
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Miscellaneous scientific papers, 1878 - 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/238
Scope and Contents
Papers and correspondence relating to electricity, 1880-1902, including an affidavit by Sir George Airy on the galvanic nature of the telephone for the Attorney General, V. Edison Telephone Co., and further papers concerning the case, including a letter of thanks to Airy for his attendance at court and a cheque for £52.10s.0d as a fee. There is also correspondence with E.S. di Odiardi concerning his proposed apparatus for measuring atmospheric electricity; Lord Kelvin on atmospheric...
Dates:
1878 - 1909
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Note by George Airy on a sketch of the Royal Observatory by Caroline Smith, 1869-09-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 116/4/3
Scope and Contents
A note by George Airy, dated 1869, accompanying a sketch by Caroline Smith of the Royal Observatory as viewed from the south-east side, circa 1836 [RGO 116/4/1-2].
The note describes, in considerable detail, the layout and use of the buildings shown in the sketch and the subsequent changes to both the buildings and grounds since Airy’s occupation of the Observatory, such as the enclosure of the Magnetic Court and Ground in 1837.
Dates:
1869-09-22
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Note from George B. Airy to Mr Simmons concerning the Transit Circle, 9 May 1870
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10450/3/4
Content Description
From the Fonds:
A set of Airy Family papers passed down through the family by Hilda Routh (née Airy), daughter of Astronomer Royal, George Biddell Airy.It includes a set of letters sent to Hida Routh on her honeymoon (from George, her mother Richarda, and sister Christabel Airy), newspaper cuttings primarily relating to George B. Airy, and miscellanea. It also includes three framed items: a photograph of George B. Airy on his 90th birthday and two lithographic prints showing Airy and the Airy...
Dates:
9 May 1870
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Notes, 1856 - 1916
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 54/2
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous notebooks and pages of notes:1. Notebook containing a list of printed papers by Ellis and a list of societies of which he was a member.2 Notebook by Ellis containing calculations on solar and lunar eclipses in 1820, with an extract at the beginning from 'The Nautical Almanac' of 1820.3. Handwritten memorandum by Ellis on the proposed Airy Memorial, January 1892.4. Extract from the parish letter of St Alfege and St Mary's Church, Greenwich, April...
Dates:
1856 - 1916
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Observations of Halley's Comet, 1835
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/217
Scope and Contents
Observations of Halley's Comet with G.B. Airy.
Dates:
1835
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Outgoing letters, 1844 - 1846
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/50
Scope and Contents
Carbon copies of letters sent by Thomas Maclear between July 1844 and January 1846, including letters to the Admiralty, G.B. Airy, Gibbs, local army officers and civic dignitaries. There are also instructions for the heliotrope and on telegraphic communications.
Dates:
1844 - 1846
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Outgoing letters, 1847
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/51
Scope and Contents
Carbon copies of letters from Thomas Maclear to G.B. Airy, Gibbs and Nicholson; instructions; and an 'Account of Malady' dated 18 April 1847.
Dates:
1847
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Papers of George Airy, 1710 - 1890
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6
Scope and Contents
The collection contains papers relating to a wide range of subjects, including the Observatory buildings and grounds; Visitations; solar eclipses; other observatories; astronomical equipment and methodology; longitude; rainbow, pendulum and other experiments; the Royal Astronomical Society; the Railway Gauge Commission; the Sale of Gas Act; the Standards Commission; the Royal Society; scientific societies; geodesy; mechanics; chemistry, chronology, the tides; chronometers; galvanic...
Dates:
1710 - 1890
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Papers of John Herschel, 1936
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 35/170/10
Scope and Contents
12. Papers regarding 'The General Catalogue of Nebulae and Clusters of Stars'.12/1. Letters and pages of notes and calculations.12/1.1. 'Nebulae Airy': letters to Herschel from G.B. Airy (15), January 1862 - February 1863, and E.J. Stone (1), 14 January 1863.12/1.2. 'Nebulae Lord Rosse': letters to Herschel from the Earl of Rosse (5), May 1862 - January 1863; S. Hunter (1), 26 July 1862; and G.J. Stoney (1), 24 September 1862. There is also a 'Memorandum on the...
Dates:
1936
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Papers of John Herschel, 1936
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 35/170/11
Scope and Contents
14. 'The General Catalogue and General History of Double Stars' (continued).14/2. 'General History of Double Stars', a series of individual 'synoptical histories' of double stars on printed forms, arranged by right ascension (continued from RGO 35/171/10).14/3. 'MS Notes and Memoranda for General History of Double Stars', including a letter to Herschel from G.B. Airy, 25 July 1840; an invitation from J. Lee to visit Hartwell House; a letter to Herschel from R. Main, 28...
Dates:
1936
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Papers on computers, 1881 - 1893
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/133
Scope and Contents
(1) Papers concerning supernumerary computers:Letter from computers regarding an increase in salary, with a reply from Sir George Airy and a letter from Airy to Christie on this matter, 1881.Letter from Mr Greengrass regarding a letter to be sent to the Admiralty concerning computers and the Civil Service examinations, with a reply from Christie giving the reason why the letter was not forwarded, 1881.Letter from Mr Greengrass regarding improved conditions and...
Dates:
1881 - 1893
Conditions Governing Access:
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Papers on computers' orders, 1881 - 1919
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/136
Scope and Contents
Papers concerning occasional orders given to supernumerary computers:(1) Granting of certificatesRecommendations from staff that certain individuals be granted a certificate asserting their competence to use particular pieces of equipment and notes from the Astronomer Royal announcing these grants, with an index at the beginning:Memorandum by W.H.M. Christie to E. Dunkin recommending a certificate for W.A. Peat, 1881.Note by Airy stating that...
Dates:
1881 - 1919
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