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RS-MM-000750

From:
Charles Piazzi Smyth
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
22 December 1852
Source of text:
MM/12/70, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-001410

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
13 November 1854
Source of text:
MM/19/7, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-001499

From:
Thomas Bell
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
7 December 1852
Source of text:
MM/19/102, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

SOMERVILLE610

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
2 Sep 1834
Source of text:
Somerville College Library
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE623

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
16 Mar 1848
Source of text:
Somerville College Library
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
Text Online

Faraday1335

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
26 January 1841
Source of text:
WIHM MS FALF
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
Text Online

Faraday4547

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
16 April 1865
Source of text:
Royal Astronomical Society MS Hartwell 8<(1)>
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel1144

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[1845?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.13.25
Summary:

Thanks WS on behalf of JH's brother-in-law [Peter Stewart?] for acting on [Peter Stewart's?] behalf to make him a member [?]. Comments on some comet sightings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1171

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.31
Summary:

Encourages WS to spend time observing nebulae and double stars, especially the latter, 'since [James] South has given up observing, and [W. R.] Dawes is in habitual ill health.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12974

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[4 August 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0388; Reel 1054
Summary:

Received WS's note about G. B. Airy's action regarding new warrant for Board of Visitors. Feels that Airy's cooperation is necessary in light of anomalous position of one board member. Recommends referring matter to Admiralty.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1477

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
7 September [1827]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.2 (C: RS:HS 20.262)
Summary:

Discusses WS's comparison of results with transit circle and Astronomical Society catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1478

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[19 December 1827]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.3 (C: RS:HS 16.237 & 20.266)
Summary:

Apologizes for incident at meeting; feels partially at fault for encouraging WS to speak on the subject. Advises WS on his microscope order. Stays at Slough because of good observing conditions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1479

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[11 July 1828]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.4 (C: RS:HS 21.16)
Summary:

Suggests that phenomenon in observing Jupiter satellite was an optical illusion. Asks WS to observe spots on Mars to confirm observations of William Pearson. Asks WS to contribute to W. S. Stratford memorial.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1480

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[27 May 1830]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.5 (C: RS:HS 21.70)
Summary:

Thanks WS for excerpt from Niccolo Cacciatore's letter; comments on the awarding of medals for merit, and points out some necessary conditions which must be considered if the observations of the satellites of Jupiter are to be used in determining the constant of aberration.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1481

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[8 August 1830]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.6 (C: RS:HS 21.73)
Summary:

Advises WS on best ways to make a 'darkening glass' for solar observations. Also suggests method for delineating sunspots. Hopes WS will attend Nautical Almanac meeting and support his points. Completes two telescope mirrors and observes Uranian satellites. Asks WS to look for a double star between Beta1 and Beta2 Capricorni.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1482

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[6 September 1830]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.7 (C: RS:HS 21.75)
Summary:

Discusses WS's observations of double stars and method of averaging positional determinations. Believes he has verified the two Uranian satellites observed by William Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1483

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[11 June 1831]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.8 (C: RS:HS 21.85)
Summary:

Sends double star observations and periods. Asks WS if he has met W. R. Dawes. JH believes JH's eyes to be lacking in light sensitivity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1484

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[9 August 1831]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.9 (C: RS:HS 21.87)
Summary:

Notes that 36 Ophiuchi and 30 Scorpii have parallel proper motion; believes that James South overestimates the importance of this fact. Suggests double stars for WHS to observe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1485

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[1831]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.10
Summary:

Recommends WS pay attention to planetary nebulae, solid clusters, and double stars in his observations. JH lists some of each.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1486

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[17 July 1832]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.11 (C: RS:HS 21.114)
Summary:

Returned from Hanover visit. Observed the star WS had discovered between 36 Ophiuchi and 30 Scorpii. Requests WS to observe a nebula in which JH has spotted a triple star. H. C. Schumacher is recovering from illness, while H. W. M. Olbers is very ill and not expected to recover.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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