| Reference number | MS/257/3/94 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.840 |
| Previous numbers | ES3/31/840 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Thomas Maclear, [Royal] Observatory, [Cape] of Good Hope to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 18 November 1853 |
| Description | Maclear thanks Sabine for magnetical observations. Refers to ‘correspondence regarding the proposed great (southern) telescope. Discussion regarding the [site and funding] of the telescope. Refers to the objective of the telescope to examine the southern hemisphere nebulae. Maclear refers to Dr Robinson’s humorous remarks. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA7105 | Maclear; Sir; Thomas (1794 - 1879) | 1794 - 1879 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |