Francis Baily and Baily's Beads blue plaque

Newbury, West Berkshire, England, United Kingdom

A house previously on this spot was the birthplace of Francis Baily FRSA FRS (1774-1844). Four times elected President of the Royal Astronomical Society. Discoverer of "Baily's Beads", a phenomenon of solar eclipses. Compiler of several star catalogues for the RAS. He is buried and his memorial is i

n St Mary's Church, Thatcham

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