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Durham University Observatory and its meteorological record

✍ Scribed by J. M. Kenworthy; T. P. Burt; N. J. Cox

Book ID: 104602879
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Year: 2007
Tongue: English
Weight: 218 KB
Volume: 62
Category: Article
ISSN: 0043-1656
DOI: 10.1002/wea.86

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✦ Synopsis

In 1839, the University of Durham (founded in 1832) resolved to establish an astronomical observatory. Instruments had become available for purchase from the Rev. T. J. Hussey of Kent, an amateur astronomer. Funds were raised on appeal and the Dean and Chapter made a site available.

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