Francis Baily

Astronomer

1774 – 1844

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Who was Francis Baily?

Francis Baily was an English astronomer, most famous for his observations of 'Baily's beads' during an eclipse of the Sun.

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Born
Apr 28, 1774
Newbury
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Lived in
  • Newbury
  • Thatcham
Died
Aug 30, 1844
London

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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