| RefNo | MS/257/4/274 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.1413 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/24/1413 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Balfour Stewart, Kew Observatory to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 23 July 1860 |
| Description | Stewart informs of Dr [Pieter Adrian] Bergsma’s departure and refers to being occupied with preparing reductions and formulae for him. Refers to a telegraph in the Illustrated London News regarding the success of the ‘Spanish party’ in obtaining pictures of red protuberances [referring to the eclipse]. Includes price for Gibson’s unifilar. Informs of the tripod’s arrival. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA6042 | Stewart; Balfour (1828 - 1887); physicist and meteorologist | 1828 - 1887 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |