RefNo | MS/257/3/247 |
AltRefNo | Sa.992 |
Previous numbers | ES3/61/992 |
Level | Item |
Title | Letter from John Phillips, York to [James Clark] Ross |
Date | 7 December 1835 |
Description | Refers to the aurora. Phillips enquires about [Edward] Sabine’s paper and the Antarctic magnetism. Refers to ‘the probability of an Antarctic expedition for magnetic and other scientific objects’. References [Christopher] Hansteen’s theory [regarding the magnetic poles of the earth]. Phillips expresses happiness at the prospect of seeing Ross ‘safely’ home from the magnetic south pole. |
Extent | 4p |
Format | Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA7560 | Phillips; John (1800 - 1874) | 1800 - 1874 |