From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[16 January 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.239
Summary:
JH is preparing to bring his observations at the Cape to a close; has polished a mirror for TM.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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JH is preparing to bring his observations at the Cape to a close; has polished a mirror for TM.
On the variability of Alpha Hydrae and some other stars.
Announces F. W. Bessel's success in measuring stellar parallax.
Remembers [wedding] anniversary.
Appears to be commenting on JH's availability for a position.
Thanks for work on lunar theory. Sends news from Feldhausen, noting 'latest Astronomical novelty,' the sudden growth of star Eta Argus.
Reports on his observations of the variable stars Eta Argus, Alpha Hydrae, and Alpha Cassiopeiae, and on the comparative brightness of the stars. Mentions that ill health is forcing him to curtail astronomical observing.