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Extract of letter, from Palm Heinrich Ludwig Boguslawski to Professor [Humphrey] Lloyd, dated at Breslau

Reference number: HS/4/172

Date: 16 August 1843

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Boguslawski ha sbeen unable to go into any deep research due to the continual change of assistants at the Observatory. He continues the astronomical observations, meteorological observations in connection with a society in the province of Silesia, and magnetic cooperation. Has been able to make daily magnetic observations at various times, however must postpone magnetic determinations until he can get better assistance, and requests advice.

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HS/4/172
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16 August 1843
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Palm Heinrich Ludwig von Boguslawski

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Palm Heinrich Ludwig von Boguslawski, Extract of letter, from Palm Heinrich Ludwig Boguslawski to Professor [Humphrey] Lloyd, dated at Breslau, 16 August 1843, HS/4/172, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/hs_4_172/extract-of-letter-from-palm-heinrich-ludwig-boguslawski-to-professor-humphrey-lloyd-dated-at-breslau, accessed on 02 December 2024

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