Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy

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The book explores the contributions of Sir George Biddell Airy, an influential English mathematician and astronomer known for his research on planetary orbits and the mean density of the Earth. It details his significant role in solid mechanics and his collaboration with the Astronomer Royal in establishing Greenwich as the prime meridian, highlighting his impact on both astronomy and mathematics during the 19th century.