Ellery, R. L. J. (Robert Lewis John), 1827-1908

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Birth 1827-07-14
Death 1908-01-14

Biographical notes:

Astronomer and public servant. Ellery, who was born in England and trained as a surgeon, arrived in Melbourne, Australia in 1852. He was the founder of the Williamstown Observatory, Melbourne in 1853 and was the Victorian Government Astronomer 1853-1895.

From the description of Letters, 1881-1882. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83367889

From the description of Papers, ca. 1852-1908. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81609533

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Subjects:

  • Astronomy
  • Geodesy
  • Meteorology

Occupations:

  • Astronomers
  • Astronomers

Places:

  • Australia (as recorded)
  • Australia (as recorded)