| Reference number | MS/257/1/40 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.40 |
| Previous numbers | ES1/6/40 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from George Biddell Airy, Playford near Ipswich to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 2 January 1857 |
| Description | Airy thanks Sabine for his sympathy with their ‘rustication’. Discussion on the magnetism in one part of the circumference of the circle always attracting or repelling the dipping end of the needle, and its effects on observing the dip. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8035 | Airy; Sir; George Biddell (1801 - 1892); astronomer and mathematician | 1801 - 1892 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |