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Francis Baily

Francis Baily (1774–1844) was an astronomer and writer.

Overview

Born at Newbury in 1774, died at London in 1844.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Positions recorded include President of the Royal Astronomical Society. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Spitalfields Mathematical Society.

Works named in the authority record are Baily's beads.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society, Fellow of the Linnean Society of London and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Francis Baily”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q358244: Francis Baily

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