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Reference numberMC/28/105
Alternative reference number13105
LevelItem
TitleLetter from David Gill, 34 De Vere Gardens, Kensington, London, W, to Mr [Robert] Harrison, [Royal Society]
CreatorGill; Sir; David (1843 - 1914); astronomer
Date31 December 1913
DescriptionEnquires about the date the Royal Society received a telegram regarding the discovery of Silicon in the spectra of fixed stars by Mr. Lunt. Stresses the importance of the date in the history of astronomy.
Extent1p
FormatTypescript
Physical descriptionCarbon
Access statusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA6654Gill; Sir; David (1843 - 1914); astronomer1843 - 1914
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