| Reference number | MS/257/4/270 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.1409 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/24/1409 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Balfour Stewart, Kew Observatory to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 9 July 1860 |
| Description | Stewart informs Sabine ‘the moment of inertia of R2 with its mirror and stirrup has been found’ by the method of rings. Includes temperature and induction coefficients for R² and R6. Refers to Mr Hogg, the observer at Makerstoun. Discussion regarding photographic apparatus. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA6042 | Stewart; Balfour (1828 - 1887) | 1828 - 1887 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |