From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[27 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.1.11
Summary:
Cannot attend meeting [concerning the Nautical Almanac]. Makes numerous specific recommendations concerning its format and contents. Raises the theoretical question 'Does sidereal time flow uniformly?'
Contributor:
John Herschel Project