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RefNoMS/603/11/73
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LevelItem
TitleLetter from H H [Herbert Hall] Turner, University Observatory, Oxford, to [Joseph] Larmor
CreatorTurner; Herbert Hall (1861-1930); British astronomer and seismologist
RecipientLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
Date19 February 1915
DescriptionNoting Larmor's paper on refraction, Turner references his own work where he discussed observations of thermometers in the T.C. [Transit Circle] Room at Greenwich, citing the important conclusion on the independent variable, excess of external temperature over average. He wonders if the Kimura Effect might be tested in this way.
Extent1p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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CodePersonNameDates
NA1105Turner; Herbert Hall (1861 - 1930); astronomer and seismologist1861 - 1930
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