George Biddell Airy served as Astronomer Royal from 1835 until 1881. He carried out important scientific work on planetary orbits and was responsible for the establishment of the prime meridian at Greenwich. This autobiography, edited by his son Wilfred, is drawn from Airy's scientific records and private and business correspondence.

George Biddell Airy was Astronomer Royal from 1835 until 1881. This autobiography draws on his scientific records and personal correspondence.