Airy, George Biddell, Sir, 1801 - 1892 (Knight, astronomer)
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Found in 105 Collections and/or Records:
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Reports to the Board of Visitors, 1858 - 1870
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 17/1/2
Scope and Contents
The printed reports of George Airy, Astronomer Royal, to the Board of Visitors.
Dates:
1858 - 1870
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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Reports to the Board of Visitors, 1871 - 1881
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 17/1/3
Scope and Contents
The printed reports of George Airy, Astronomer Royal, to the Board of Visitors.
Dates:
1871 - 1881
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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Right ascension of fundamental stars, 1831 - 1832
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/141
Scope and Contents
'Professor Airy's Catalogue of the right ascension of the Fundamental Stars deduced from the Observations in 1831', also containing general notes on astronomical and other matters, including a note on Captain Beaufort's wind scale.
Dates:
1831 - 1832
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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Treatises on mathematics and astronomy, 1550 - 1755
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 1/75
Scope and Contents
Seven treatises on mathematical and astronomical subjects bound together into one volume, dated c. 1550-1672 and 1750s, 91 folios. The treatises were added to the collection at G.B. Airy's direction, and there is a contents list in his hand.1. 'Cono Cuneus ... By John Wallis ... 1662', an incomplete copy of the English original of a Latin treatise published in Wallis's 'Opera Mathematica', Vol. 2 (1693), pp. 679-704.2. Diagrams showing 'A view of the Curves made by the...
Dates:
1550 - 1755
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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Weekly register, 1849 - 1954
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/2
Scope and Contents
The weekly register of the general work of the Cape Observatory, including observations, staff matters and items of interest locally. The volume includes the following items:1. A preface containing an alphabetical index of books; a list of Observatory rules regarding observations; information on the use of the mural circle, transit instrument and other equipment; and details regarding the security of the Observatory.2. Daily reports of observations made and work carried out...
Dates:
1849 - 1954
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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