Francis Baily, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetFrancis Baily
British astronomer
Date of Birth: 28-Apr-1774
Place of Birth: Newbury, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 30-Aug-1844
Profession: astronomer
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Francis Baily
- Francis Baily (28 April 1774 – 30 August 1844) was an English astronomer.
- He is most famous for his observations of "Baily's beads" during an eclipse of the Sun.
- Baily was also a major figure in the early history of the Royal Astronomical Society, as one of the founders and president four times.
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