3 Review(s)

These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book: Popular Astronomy by George Biddell Airy is a collection of accessible lectures aimed at introducing the general public to key concepts in astronomy. Airy, a renowned 19th-century Astronomer Royal, explains celestial phenomena such as the motions of planets, the structure of the solar system, eclipses, tides, and the nature of stars and comets. He combines scientific rigor with clarity, making complex topics understandable to non-specialists. The work reflects Airy’s commitment to public education and scientific outreach, offering a foundational understanding of the universe and encouraging curiosity about the heavens in an age of rapid astronomical discovery. About The Author: Sir George Biddell Airy (1801–1892) was a distinguished English mathematician and astronomer who served as the seventh Astronomer Royal (1835–1881) and Lucasian Professor of Mathematics. Renowned for his precision and breadth, he authored over 500 works, including Mathematical Tracts, Popular Astronomy, and A Treatise on Trigonometry. Airy made major contributions to celestial mechanics, optics, magnetism, and error theory, and improved the accuracy of astronomical observations. His innovations, such as correcting compass deviations in iron ships and developing the Airy Transit Circle, greatly advanced navigational and observational science, cementing his legacy in Victorian-era scientific progress. The Title 'Popular Astronomy: A Series of Lectures written/authored/edited by George Biddell Airy', published in the year 1866. The ISBN 9789372256444 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 319 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Astronomy. Size of the book is 14.34 x