| RefNo | MS/257/1/42 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.42 |
| Previous numbers | ES1/6/42 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from George Biddell Airy, Royal Observatory Greenwhich to John Frederick William Herschel |
| Date | 21 December 1858 |
| Description | The value of the magnetical establishment is dependent of two things in Airy’s opinion, that there should be several observatories widely distributed, and that they should be under the superintendence of General [Edward] Sabine until he appoints a deputy. As both conditions have failed Airy is inclined to give up this matter. Discussion on the new light instrument, estimates, and cost of publishing abstracts of observations. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8035 | Airy; Sir; George Biddell (1801 - 1892); astronomer and mathematician | 1801 - 1892 |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); mathematician and astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |