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Reference numberNLB/18/16
Alternative reference numberNLB/16 p7
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter from Arthur William Rucker, to [Professor H H] Turner
Date22 December 1898
DescriptionSends a copy of the proof of [Sir Norman] Lockyer's paper. Can supply copies to the [Royal Astonomical Society] if necessary. Believes the Council will do all it can to meet Turner's views. Discusses the issue of the length and possible extension to the paper including the reports of others as well as any papers which refers to the eclipse. Mentions the eclipse of 1896 and 1898. Asks to be told if Turner would like the matter to be brought before Council.
Extent3p
FormatCarbon
Physical descriptionManuscript
Access statusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA6673Rücker; Sir; Arthur William (1848 - 1915); physicist1848 - 1915
NA1105Turner; Herbert Hall (1861 - 1930); astronomer and seismologist1861 - 1930
NA6349Lockyer; Sir; Joseph Norman (1836 - 1920)1836 - 1920
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