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Reference numberMS/257/4/189
Alternative reference numberSa.1328
Previous numbersES4/11/1328
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Antonio Secchi, Rome to Edward Sabine, London
Date7 January 1861
DescriptionSecchi sends Sabine a description of their magnetic observatory [in Rome] and the results obtained since its establishment [not enclosed]. Remarks on results obtained at the observatory in [Rome]. Refers to trouble with the bifilar. Discussion regarding the meteorological cause of variations of large disturbances.
Extent4p
FormatManuscript
Physical descriptionInk on paper
Access statusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA8279Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883)1788 - 1883
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