Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, 1893-1899 Records.

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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, 1893-1899 Records.

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This record unit consists of correspondence written to Child and Abbot by Samuel P. Langley, Secretary of the Smithsonian and APO Director. The correspondence concerns APO solar constant experiments, especially rules and precepts for photo-bolometric work; facilities, equipment, and apparatus; and APO publications.

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Child, Robert C.

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Langley, S. P. (Samuel Pierpont), 1834-1906

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Samuel Pierpont Langley (1834-1906) was the third Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. He also served as the director of the Allegheny Observatory and a professory of astronomy at the Western University of Pennsylvania (now known as the University of Pittsburgh). While at the Smithsonian he founded the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory....

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Robert C. Child was appointed Assistant in the Astrophysical Observatory (APO) in 1893. In 1894 his title was changed to Aid, Acting in Charge, APO, a position he retained until 1896. Charles G. Abbot joined the APO as an Assistant in 1895. The following year he became Aid, Acting in Charge, APO. From the description of Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, 1893-1899 Records. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78228384 Robert C. Child was appointed assistant in the Astrophysica...

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Abbot, C. G. 1872-1973.

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