Dubinsky Vladimir Khristianovich
(13(25).01.1859–05(17).04.1916)
Russian
magnetologist.
Born in Chisinau.
In 1885, he graduated from the Physics and Mathematics Faculty of
Derpt (Yuryevsky, Tartu) University and entered the GFO, where
throughout his life he held the post of head of the Konstantinovsky
magnetometeorological observatory in Pavlovsk and was the head of
its magnetic department.
As part of his official work, Dubinsky made magnetic observations
in the Podolsk, Kherson, Baltic and Privislyan provinces, was sent
to Egypt to organize magnetic observations during the 1905 solar
eclipse.
At the invitation of the State University, he organized the
production of magnetic observations off the shores of the Baltic,
Black and Azov seas and, based on his measurements, compiled
magnetic maps of these waters. Dubinsky
writes a number of scientific articles published in the
Meteorological collection, Izvestia Imperial Academy of Sciences and
other publications.
At the invitation of the Magnetic Commission of the Imperial
Academy, Dubinsky took an active part in the preparation of the
planned magnetic survey of Russia.
A large number of naval officers, hydrographs, took place at
Dubinsky internship in the production of magnetic observations. He
always shared his knowledge and experience with his students with
special pleasure.
A serious illness that had befallen Dubinsky in the last year of
his life, early interrupted his vigorous and useful activity. He
died in Pavlovsk and was buried in the local cemetery.
Cape west
of Eclipse Bay on the shore of Khariton Laptev. Named
by
Russian Polar expedition in 1901. |