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Charles Todd and the Adelaide Observatory
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 25 April 2016
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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