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Herschel1973

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Norman Pogson
Date:
[19 March 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.2 (C: RS:HS 23.299)
Summary:

Agrees with NP's proposed method of designating variable stars. Offers some suggestions from JH's own experience.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1980

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Norman Pogson
Date:
[6 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.9 (C: RS:HS 23.309)
Summary:

Supplies what is in effect a testimonial to NP's abilities for use in NP's quest to become director of the Madras Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1982

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Norman Pogson
Date:
[30 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.11 (C: RS:HS 23.314)
Summary:

Congratulates NP on appointment to Madras Observatory. States that he will use both Isis and Hestia nomenclature without misgiving. Furnishes names from Greek mythology for NP to use for asteroid discoveries.

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John Herschel Project
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