MacDonnell, William John, 1842-1910.
William John MacDonnell papers, 1871-1887.
Astronomical diary and record of observations 1871, 1883 and 1885 at Port Macquarie Observatory (Australia); transit observations, Port Macquarie Observatory 1885-1887.
Astronomer. MacDonnell was viewed by many as the father of astronomical science in Australia. He was a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, built at least two private observatories and at his death had one of the finest libraries in the field in New South Wales.
Astronomical observations -- Australia -- 19th century.
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Port Macquarie Observatory (Australia).
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Mitchell Library. Mitchell Librarian. Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia