Durham University Observatory.
The Observatory was founded in 1939, when the University accepted an offer from Rev. T.J. Hussey of Hayes Court, Kent, and amateur astronomer, to purchase his astronomical instruments. Astronomical observations began in 1840 and continued until 1c. 1937. Meteorological observations began in 1843 and still continue today.
From the description of Observatory records, 1839-1953. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79165634
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| creatorOf | Durham University Observatory. Observatory records, 1839-1953. | American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library | |
| referencedIn | Chevallier/Corrie correspondence, 1832-1865 | ||
| referencedIn | Durham University Observatory Records, 1839-1953 | Durham University Library, Archives and Special Collections |
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| associatedWith | Rev. Temple Chevallier, 1794-1873, astronomer, mathematician, and theologian, and Rev. George Elwes Corrie, 1793-1885 | person |
| associatedWith | West Hendon House Observatory. | corporateBody |
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