Will observe transit [of Mercury] hoping it will provide good meridian data. Encloses sketch of telescope in Bedford.
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Will observe transit [of Mercury] hoping it will provide good meridian data. Encloses sketch of telescope in Bedford.
Discusses study of light, JH's theories on the subject, and his own photometer observations. Asks JH for further explanations of his theory.
Requests JH consider taking Chair of Natural Philosophy at University of Edinburgh due to John Leslie's illness.
Sights bright patch on moon; asks JH to confirm the observation.
Unable to spot Biela's Comet. Outstanding observing conditions allow WS to sight normally difficult objects. Makes suggestions concerning JH's rotating roof plans.
Sends micrometer observations of stars suggested by JH.
Sends Gamma Virginis observations. Devotes time to nautical astronomy; experiments with formulae for calculating occultations. Takes interest in eclipse of Jovian satellites.
Has been making optical experiments. Hopes to see JH in the Spring. Hopes JH will be able to observe Encke's comet this year.
Will he be visiting Cambridge this Spring?
Observations on the various ways of measuring angular positions (of double stars). Opinion on JH publishing his catalogue of nebulae. Remarks on the low standard of astronomical observations in England compared with the Continent.
Observations on the gravimeter.
Requests that the engravings for the catalogue of nebulae be speeded up. Further observations on the gravimeter. Observations on W. R. Hamilton's experiments on biaxial crystals using A. J. Fresnel's wave surface theory.
Requesting a copy of G. A. A. Plana and Francesco Carlini's 'Lunar Theory.' Further remarks on the practicability of the gravimeter.
Wants information for the journal. Apologizes for the delay in writing the letter.
Thanking him for sending the Memoirs.
Has asked L. F. Debure to send to JH the third volume of the Memoirs of the Foreign Correspondents of the Academy of Sciences.
Has just heard of the death of Lady Herschel. Will be at Slough for the funeral on Friday.
Regarding the situation on the Cape of Good Hope. Is sending a paper of Dr. [William?] Henry. David Brewster suffered last Thursday.
Regarding the results of the Finsbury election. Has been invited to a public dinner and would like him to come, together with some of his scientific friends. Part of his machine is ready.
Is delighted that JH is coming to dinner.