| Reference number | MS/257/1/41 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.41 |
| Previous numbers | ES1/6/41 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from George Biddell Airy, Royal Observatory Greenwhich to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 16 April 1857 |
| Description | Airy informs Sabine that they have improved the dipping needle as an instrument and the method of using it. Airy includes results obtained in March and April 1857, from the dipping needles under ‘more satisfactory circumstances’. |
| 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 |