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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
This Book contains more than 20 additional b/w images of the
telescopes & equipment exclusive to this volume. The 1874
transit of Venus, which took place on 9 December 1874 was the first
of the pair of transits of Venus that took place in the 19th
century, with the second transit occurring eight years later in
1882. This volume is an excellent addition to any Astronomy
library, and is a valuable historic reference book.
Sir George Biddell Airy (1801 1892) was a prominent mathematician
and astronomer. He was an honorary fellow of Trinity College,
Cambridge, fellow of the Royal Society and Astronomer Royal from
1835 until 1881. His many achievements include important work on
planetary orbits, the calculation of the mean density of the earth
and the establishment of the prime meridian at Greenwich. He was
also consulted by the government on a wide range of issues and
projects, serving on the weights and measures commission, the tidal
harbours commission and the railway gauge commission as well as
acting as an advisor for the repair of Big Ben and the laying of
the Atlantic cable. His autobiography, edited by his son Wilfred,
comprises ten chapters and is drawn from the astronomer's own
records of the scientific work he carried out at Greenwich
Observatory along with his printed reports and private and business
correspondence.
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