Record

RefNoMS/257/3/39
AltRefNoSa.785
Previous numbersES3/14/785
LevelItem
TitleLetter from William Lassell, Ray Lodge, Maidenhead to Edward Sabine
Date5 April 1872
DescriptionLassell refers to comparing Mr Mac George’s paper and the Cape [of Good Hope] observations, and has written to Dr Robinson regarding his conclusions. References ‘astonishing changes in the nebula around η Argûs. Briefly examines George’s statements regarding the nebula.
Extent4p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA7987Lassell; William (1799 - 1880); astronomer1799 - 1880
NA8279Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883)1788 - 1883
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