From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William Huggins
Date:
[6 July 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.219
Summary:
Comments on WH's spectroscopic examination of cometary tails [see WH's 1868-7-2].
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Comments on WH's spectroscopic examination of cometary tails [see WH's 1868-7-2].
Has been occupied with the wedding of his daughter [Amelia], so unable to read his paper before. Comments on the various theories regarding the tail of the comet. Regrets his statements do not agree with those of WH.