Abstract
Sir Thomas Brisbane is a familiar name to those interested in the history of science in Australia. His astronomical observatory at Parramatta, established in 1821, marks the commencement of formal scientific work in the colony of New South Wales. This paper considers Brisbane’s scientific achievements within the broader context of his work in Britain as well as Australia and his contributions to the development of professional science.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 136-145 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Journal and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New South Wales |
| Volume | 145 |
| Issue number | 445 & 446 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- Brisbane, Thomas Sir, 1773-1860
- New South Wales
- governors
- observatories
- science