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Charles Todd and the Adelaide Observatory

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 April 2016

P.G. Edwards
P.G. Edwards*
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Department of Physics and Mathematical Physics, University of Adelaide, GPO Box 498, Adelaide SA 5001
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Abstract

Charles Todd was the first Government Astronomer and Superintendent of Telegraphs in South Australia. Most widely known for his instrumental role in the construction of the Overland Telegraph, linking Australia and England, Todd also established the Adelaide Observatory and made valuable contributions to both astronomy and meteorology.

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History of Australian Astronomy
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Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia , Volume 10 , Issue 4 , 1993 , pp. 349 - 354
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Copyright © Astronomical Society of Australia 1993

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