Discovery of Neptune papers, 1845 - 1976
Scope and Contents
Comprise: correspondence and observations; photocopy of article on G.B. Airy in the 'Eagle', Easter 1976.
Dates
- Creation: 1845 - 1976
Creator
- From the Fonds: Cambridge University Observatory (Organization)
- From the Fonds: Airy, George Biddell, Sir, 1801 - 1892 (Knight, astronomer) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Newall, Hugh Frank, 1857 - 1944 (astronomer) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Challis, James, 1803 - 1882 (astronomer and physicist) (Person)
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Extent
4 collection (4 folders of letters and 2 notebooks)
2 notebook(s)
Language of Materials
English
Other Finding Aids
List of letters compiled by D.W. Dewhirst housed with originals
Finding aid date
2000-08-09 10:49:40+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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