Durham University Observatory Records 1839-1953

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Durham University Observatory Records 1839-1953

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Peek, Cuthbert Edgar, 1855-1901

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Durham University Observatory.

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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 ...

Sampson, R. A. (Ralph Allen), 1866-

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Astronomer. Fellow of the Royal Society. He died in 1939. From the description of Papers, 1896-1911. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80601605 Astronomer. Fellow of the Royal Society. He died in 1937. From the description of Papers, 1910-1937. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122610016 Astronomer Royal of Scotland. From the description of Correspondence with Sir D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson, 1917-1937. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122412507 ...

Backhouse, T. W. (Thomas William), 1842-1920

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