The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Smith, Charles Michie
Smith, Charles Michie, B.Sc, F.R.A.S., F.R.S.E., C.I.E. (1910), Director, Kodaikanal and Madras Observatory, (Retd.); b. Keig, Aberdeenshire, 1854; s. Rev. Doctor W. Pirie Smith; educ: Aberdeen and Edinburgh Universities; on electrical staff of Thomson and Jenkin, 1874-75; Professor of Physical Science, Madras Christian College, 1877-91; Government Astronomer, Madras, 1891-99; Director of Madras and Kodaikanal Observatories, 1899-1911; retired, 1911 Publications: Publications of the Madras and Kodaikanal Observatories, etc. Recreations: Golf, Fishing and Gardening. Address: Winsford, Kodaikanal, Madras Presidency. Clubs: Savile, Royal Societies, Madras.