Record

RefNoMS/257/3/40
AltRefNoSa.786
Previous numbersES3/15/786
LevelItem
TitleLetter from John Henry Lefroy, Longwood to [James Clark] Ross
Date17 February 1840
DescriptionLefroy sends Ross results of observations made at six different stations as requested by Ross. Includes results when poles direct, poles reversed and the means. Brief description of Lefroy’s method of observation. Lefroy suggests making a complete set of [observations] in ‘different azimuths’. Updates on the work of the observatory at [Longwood].
Extent3p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA7669Lefroy; Sir; John Henry (1817 - 1890)1817 - 1890
NA7948Ross; Sir; James Clark (1800 - 1862)1800 - 1862
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