Lockyer, Norman, Sir, 1836-1920.
Norman Lockyer and Norman Lockyer Observatory papers, circa 1876-1969.
As well as containing some materials regarding Lockyer himself (obituaries and memorials), the bulk of this collection is made up of papers concerning the administration of the Norman Lockyer Observatory. These are varied, but include legal documents, correspondence, annual reports, membership lists and staff records.
British astronomer. Affliliations: founder and editor of the journal "Nature"; Secretary, Royal Commission on Scientific Instruction (1870); Science and Art Department, South Kensington (1875); Director of the Solar Physics Laboratory (1878); Fellow of the Royal Society; founder and Director of the Norman Lockyer Observatory (Hill Observatory); member, Royal Astronomical Society. Research interests: astronomy, meteorology, and spectrum analysis.
Lockyer, Norman, Sir, 1836-1920.
Norman Lockyer Observatory (Sidmouth, England)
Royal Society (Great Britain)
Royal Astronomical Society.
Spectrum analysis.
Meteorology
Astronomy -- 19th century.
AIP-ICOS
University of Exeter. Library. Exeter EX4 4PT, England UK.