Durham University Observatory and its me
โ
J. M. Kenworthy; T. P. Burt; N. J. Cox
๐
Article
๐
2007
๐
John Wiley and Sons
๐
English
โ 218 KB
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.