Wednesday, 20 August 2025

A little ramble through 19th century astronomy -The Observing Society in 1870

The Observing Astronomical Society entered upon its second year of its existence on July 1st 1870. The recent election of officers for the ensuing year has resulted in the re-election of the former president, treasurer and secretary and committee.

The Rev RE Hooppell  MA, LLD, FRAS is the president

Mr William F Denning, the treasurer and secretary

The following are members of the committee:

Messrs SP Barkas, FGS, James Cook, A W Blacklock, MB, H Michell, Whitley and Albert P Holden.

The society numbers forty six members, and was formed for the purpose of aiding the spread of practical astronomy.


                                                        www.theramblingastronomer.co.uk

No comments:

Post a Comment