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Abstract

THE observatory founded in 1913 by Sir Norman Lockyer and Lt.-Col. F. K. McClean on Salcombe Hill, above Sidmouth, is henceforth to be called “The Norman Lockyer Observatory.” It will thus form a omemorial to the scientific pioneer who was described by Dr. Deslandres, past-president of the Paris Academy oof Sciences, in our columns as “one of the greatest astronomers of all time.” It is proposed to render the memorial more complete by placing in the observatory a portrait of Sir Norman Lockyer, in the shape of a medallion, to be executed by Sir Hamo Thorny-croft, R.A. As there are, no doubt, many persons who will value the opportunity of joining in this tribute, the council of the Observatory Corporation has decided not to restrict to a few friends participation in defraying the cost of the medallion, but to invite contributions of any amount from all who may wish to express appreciation of Sir Norman's astronomical work. Names of donors will be recorded in a suitable manner in the observatory. Contributions towards the cost of the medallion should be Sent to the hon. secretary of the Observatory Corporation, Capt. W. N. McClean, i Onslow Gardens, London, S.W.₇.