Francis Baily

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Mathematician
gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Baily's_beads
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:St_John's_College,_Cambridge
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Royal_Medal
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:London,_England
gptkbp:born March 28, 1774
gptkbp:children Francis Baily Jr.
gptkbp:contribution lunar observations
solar eclipse observations
improvements in telescopes
gptkbp:died June 30, 1844
gptkbp:field gptkb:Mathematician
gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:field_of_study gptkb:Photographer
celestial mechanics
geodesy
geophysics
mathematical astronomy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Francis Baily
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:John_Herschel
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:John_Flamsteed
gptkbp:invention Baily's beads explanation
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:Research_Institute
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Baily's_beads
gptkbp:legacy Baily's beads phenomenon
Baily's advancements in optics
Baily's contributions to astronomy
Baily's contributions to celestial mechanics
Baily's impact on mathematical astronomy
Baily's influence on future astronomers
Baily's influence on telescope design
Baily's role in the Royal Society
Baily's role in the scientific community
Baily's work on lunar observations
Baily's work on solar eclipses
gptkbp:members gptkb:University
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:British
gptkbp:notable_work The Baily's beads phenomenon
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:physicist
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:London,_England
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:Royal_Society_of_Edinburgh
gptkb:Arts_Council
gptkb:Royal_Astronomical_Society
Astronomical Society of London
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_Baily