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RefNoHS/5/133a
LevelItem
TitleTranslation of letter, from Niccolo Cacciatore to Sir John Herschel, dated at Palermo
CreatorCacciatore; Niccolo (1770-1841); Italian astronomer
Date[14 December 1824]
DescriptionModern translation of letter HS/5/133. Sends pamphlet on observations they made together on Mount Cuccio. Regarding the coefficient of expansion of the atmosphere. Will repeat his observations in the coming winter. Present the other copy to the Astronomical Society.
LanguageEnglish
Extent1pp
FormatManuscript
Place originPalermo, Sicily, Italy
Origin coordinates38.111111, 13.351667
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8238Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer1792 - 1871
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