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“Australia’s most distinguished nineteenth century astronomer was John Tebbutt of Windsor, New South Wales…”*
Tebbutt observed
his first comet at the age of nineteen and for the next 60 years
devoted his life to the study of astronomy.
Tebbutt died in 1916
and his family had no interest in astronomy or his archive of astronomical
records, his library or telescopes, even so his son arranged in memory of his father, for the volumes
of inward letters, the library and original observing books, journals, notebooks, diaries
and other astronomical and meteorological records to be donated to the Mitchell
Library, State Library of New South Wales.
The Mitchell Library holds “The John Tebbutt” collection: John Tebbutt astronomical and meteorological papers,
ca. 1847-1915
Hear more about the fascinating subject of astronomy and view some beautiful books from the State Library of New South Wales’ rare book collection in the upcoming rare books astronomy talk.
Date: 19th September Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm Venue: Meet in the Macquarie Street foyer Cost: $15 + booking fee
Bookings essential: http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/events/rare-books-astronomy
References:
*John Tebbutt of Windsor, New South Wales: A pioneer Southern Hemisphere variable star observer / W. Orchiston. (Irish Astronomical Journal ; v. 27 (1)).
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