Says JH's interest in AQ's work has been source of motivation. Notes that on 21 September and 21 December, aurora borealis and magnetic perturbations have been spotted. Asks where to procure an actinometer in England.
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Says JH's interest in AQ's work has been source of motivation. Notes that on 21 September and 21 December, aurora borealis and magnetic perturbations have been spotted. Asks where to procure an actinometer in England.
Is thrilled about 4 aides to help with meteorological and magnetic observations. Points out that number of stations participating in horary observations increased to 22. Lists them. Hopes to go to Plymouth [B.A.A.S. meeting].
Announces results of last observations, both magnetic and meteorological. Hopes to see JH.
Found letter sent at the R.S.L. Left with William Whewell for Plymouth. Results are forthcoming on meteorological observations that JH suggested. Regrets not seeing JH in England.
Presents best wishes to Lady Herschel. Regrets not having met on account of meeting with [G. B.] Airy at Greenwich. Is keeping four pictures of JH and has offered 2 additional ones to Prince Albert.
Regrets not having seen JH in England. Discusses horary observations. Lists current projects. Talks about C. F. Gauss's reactions to magnetic observations by JH in two hemispheres and difference of lines for Europe and America. Gives results for August meteors.
System of meteorological observation works well but no English station. AQ is willing to publish results in England if need be. Points out additional observers for September.
Discusses meteorological observations. Stations increased from 26 to 28. Talks about 36 hours versus 24 hours periodical observations and asks for JH's opinion.
As 'perpetual Secretary' of the Academy, AQ expresses thanks for JH's work 'On the Advantages to be Obtained by a Revision and Re-arrangement of the Constellations.'