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Challis, James, 1803-1882 (astronomer and physicist)

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James Challis (1803-82), astronomer and physicist

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

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Circular from J. Challis to unidentified correspondent, 1840-1872 (Circa, undated)

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6008/152
Dates: 1840-1872 (Circa, undated)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Series

Letter from J. Challis to W.G. Searle, 24 Oct. 1859

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6008/100
Dates: 24 Oct. 1859
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from James Challis to J.C. Maxwell, 10 June 1861 (SLP 189n)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS.Add.7655/II/21
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A principal series of scientific correspondence, drafts and notes totalling 242 items, letters written to J.C. Maxwell from many scientists and institutions of Maxwell's day dating from his early days at Cambridge University until the day of his death.

Dates: 10 June 1861 (SLP 189n)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: RESTRICTED - Use Microfilms CMO5028-CMO5042. List in catalogue