Papers, 1820-1858.

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Papers, 1820-1858.

Correspondence and papers, including transit observations, 1823; papers (3) submitted to the Royal Astronomical Society, 1822-1825; 13 letters to its officers, 1820-1858 and 15 to F. Baily, ca. 1830.

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Brisbane, Thomas, Sir, 1773-1860

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Astronomer and patron of science. Brisbane, a respected and successful soldier, was Governor of New South Wales (NSW), Australia 1821-1825. During this period he furthered his astronomical studies, built an observatory at Parramatta and made the first extensive observations of the southern stars since Lacaille in 1751-1752. From the description of Letters, 1825-1830. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155006054 From the description of Papers, ca. 1812-1858. (Unknown). WorldCat r...