Challis, James, (1803-1882), Astronomer

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Surname:	Challis
Forenames:	James
Gender:	Male
Date:	1803-1882
Biography:	ODNB link for Challis, James (1803-1882) Astronomer
Name authority reference:	GB/NNAF/P140823 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/P5276 )

Collections
Number	Description	Held by	Reference	Further information
1	journal, calculations	Cambridge University Library: Department of Manuscripts and University Archives	Obsy	NRA 43261
2	corresp with Sir John Herschel	Royal Society	HS	NRA 8803
3	1847-52: letters (17) to Richard Sheepshanks	Royal Astronomical Society Library	MSS Sheepshanks	See Memoirs of Royal Astronomical Society vol 85 1978
4	1836-82: letters to Royal Astronomical Society	Royal Astronomical Society Library	RAS letters	See Memoirs of Royal Astronomical Society vol 85 1978
5	1841-80: letters to Sir George Stokes	Cambridge University Library: Department of Manuscripts and University Archives	Add 7342, 7656	NRA 20700 Stokes
6	1839-63: letters (12) to William Whewell	Cambridge University: Trinity College Library	WHEWELL	NRA 8804