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Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer
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Copy of paper to James Challis

"Suggestions for the examination of a portion of the heavens in search of the external planet which is presumed to exist and to produce disturbances in the motion of Uranus". [Neptune].

Transcript of RGO Archives 7/247 fol.1-4, copied for D.MacAlister 1893-1894.

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Acknowledgement of JCA's Smith's Prize Examination article "Essays" - on encouraging the general mathematical education of degree candidates.

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

Copy of letter to W. Whewell

In JCA's hand. Sends two equations from Hansen to explain the inequality of the moon's motion [missing]. Requests that JCA may be allowed to see the letter.

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

Copy of letter to J.P. Gassiot

Enclosed with E. Sabine to J.C. Adams (13/23/2). Kew O. magnetic observations: GBA concedes Kew's accuracy. (Gassiot Chairman of K.O.)

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

Copy of letter to J.H. Lefroy

Copy of letter forwarded by G.B.A. to J.C.A. Bashforth's chronograph. Bashforth Committee. G.B.A's stressed resignation from Committee.

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

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