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RefNoMS/710/81
LevelItem
TitleLetter from William Pengelly, Lamorna, Torquay, to Robert Were Fox
Date19 September 1856
DescriptionPresents an account of Kirkman's astronomical law as promised and discusses its consequences. States that some astronomers, including Americans, see in this confirmation of the nebular origin of the solar system.
Extent8p
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA2162Pengelly; William (1812 - 1894)1812 - 1894
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