Papers on magnetic observations, 1879 - 1880
Scope and Contents
Comparisons of magnetic observations from Greenwich, St Helena and Paris from 1580 to 1870.
Correspondence and notes concerning the magnetic observations of the Arctic expedition, 1875-1876, by Staff-Commander E.W. Creak of the Royal Navy, 1879.
Copies of articles by William Ellis, assistant, 1880, concerning the magnetic storm of August 1880, which were sent to 'Nature' for publication.
Dates
- Creation: 1879 - 1880
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
K4
Finding aid date
2006-03-30 10:43:04+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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