| Reference number | MS/257/4/71 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.1200 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/1/1200 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Edward Sabine, 13 Ashley Place |
| Date | 15 December 1857 |
| Description | Regarding the establishment of a magnetical and meteorological observatory in Melbourne, similar to colonial observatories, and remarks on its importance to ‘the advancement’ of sciences. Refers to the expense of the colony. Remarks at other observatories six years have been ‘sufficient to determine the absolute values, and the secular and periodical variations of the three magnetic elements, as well as those meteorological constants’. Refers to the instruments required for this purpose and the cost. Discusses the staff required including a director, assistants, and their role. Sabine sends a paper from proceedings of The Royal Society regarding the accomplishments of the colonial observatories, and what is expected of them. |
| Extent | 10p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |