From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Wrottesley
Date:
[2 November 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.12.5
Summary:
Thanks JW for his double star catalogue; JH comments on a few items contained therein.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Thanks JW for his double star catalogue; JH comments on a few items contained therein.
Comments on WL's nebulae diagrams and asks for more.
Asks for information concerning the magnetic observations and compilations made in various countries and regions.
Signs Charles Shadwell's recommendation. Sends new maps of earth, which include more surface with less distortion. Sends copy of JH's Telescope.
Comments on RF's writing on drifting ice; comments extensively on RF's ideas about air circulation.
Comments on difficulties JH finds in some of RF's writings.