Queries regarding the statement by William Herschel on the time taken for the light from the stars to reach the earth. Have there been any new developments in this theory?
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Queries regarding the statement by William Herschel on the time taken for the light from the stars to reach the earth. Have there been any new developments in this theory?
Even though he was Vice-Chancellor [of London University], he had no opportunity of becoming acquainted with the internal regulations of the colleges connected with the University. Regarding the education of young children. Sends some music for Lady Herschel. Would like them to pay him a visit.
Sends copies of his own papers and would be pleased to receive any of JH's in exchange. Is a candidate for the R.S.L. and would welcome JH's support in any way. Curious phenomenon seen on the surface of the moon in the Lake District.
Very kind of JH to agree to sign JM's certificate. Has written to C. R. Weld to forward the certificate to JH, if this is allowable. Will be pleased to receive copies of any astronomical papers JH has for disposal.
Thanks for the trouble that JH has taken in searching for a publisher for HO's work upon the natural philosophy of beauty. [Ludwig] Colding, Inspector of Waterworks, Copenhagen, who is coming to England, will collect the manuscript from JH. Direct them to 70 Old Bond St.
Sends note with needed facts [related to JH's early discovery of principle for ice-making machine], plus paragraph that JH may wish to insert [in notice to Athenaeum].
Will gather information JH requested. It may be difficult to change the Indian appointment to Bengal of JH's son [William].
Edward Sabine will recover. Please tell JH how grateful ES is for JH's positive remarks regarding his report. Discusses several scientific matters. Contains message from ES for JH on instrumentation at Kew Observatory.
Sends account of rainbow-like atmospheric phenomena; asks JH for an explanation. Remarks on American empirical discoveries. Too many hypotheses being put forward, including [Daniel] Kirkwood's. Comments on [B. A.] Gould and [Stephen] Alexander. Americans think they are absolute judges in scientific matters. Astronomische Nachrichten of 3 November contains improved method for computing planetary orbits.
Thanks JH for explanation of phenomena [see HS's 1849-12-4]. B. A. Gould [?] has begun to publish American version of Astronomische Nachrichten, but without strong financial backing.
Sends observations of Lambda Toucani and Zeta Eridani.
Charles Wheatstone has offered to apply for an R.S. grant for him to continue his atmospheric wave investigations. His Hurricane Guide will soon be issued by Murray.
Thanks for his letter, and will arrange with John Williams concerning L. A. J. Quetelet's books. Regarding recent barometrical readings.
Gratitude for JH's Cape Results sent to Royal Society of Sciences.
Thanks JH for the copies of JH's Cape Results; some are being sent on as directed, as are the other papers forwarded to AA.
Thanks for JH's candor and observations of W. H. Wollaston. A. L. Wigan revised book [Duality of the Mind (1844)] before death, but revision is still under review. Offensive passages will be removed, and JH's suggestions incorporated.