| Reference number | MS/257/1/307 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.307 |
| Previous numbers | ES1/49/307 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Richard Christopher Carrington, Observatory, Redhill to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 16 December 1856 |
| Description | Carrington thanks Sabine for the response to his application. Refers to Mr [Samuel Heinrich] Schwabe’s claims regarding his [30 year observations of the surface of the sun and his discovery of periodicity in the frequency of the solar spots]. Carrington believed there may be opposition to his endeavours to [challenge] Schwabe’s claims from Mr [George Biddell] Airy. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA3473 | Carrington; Richard Christopher (1826 - 1875); astronomer | 1826 - 1875 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |