Sending a description of the observatory he has erected, containing an equatorially mounted Newtonian reflector. Has high opinion of its efficiency. Has detected a sixth star near the trapezium of Orionis.
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Sending a description of the observatory he has erected, containing an equatorially mounted Newtonian reflector. Has high opinion of its efficiency. Has detected a sixth star near the trapezium of Orionis.
Sending a letter he has received from a friend regarding a curious observation of the moon. Has seen the comet and encloses diagrams of its position.
Has seen the seventh satellite of Saturn. Encloses diagrams and comments on them.
Was in error when in his last letter he stated he had seen the seventh satellite of Saturn; he has yet to see it.
Details of WL's observations of the seventh satellite of Saturn.
Details of WL's observations of a ring and satellite of U. J. J. Leverrier's planet.
About observations of the seventh satellite of Saturn, and using William Parsons' (3rd Earl of Rosse) 'machine'.
Note to accompany details of WL's observations of the satellite of Neptune. [Details are found in WL's letter to H. C. Schumacher of 1847-8-6.]
Grateful for JH's Cape observations. Has nothing new to report on the ring of Neptune. Has been troubled with dew on his prism, but has now succeeded in overcoming this difficulty.
Has sent his observations on Saturn and Neptune to the R.A.S. and encloses a copy for JH. Weather has been unsuitable for many observations recently. Has not heard of any observations of a second satellite of Neptune.
Has received a letter from W. C. Bond of the Cambridge Observatory (U.S.A.), who speaks of the satellite of Neptune. Bond also sends details of the stars around Orion. Relates his own work on the specula of telescopes. Intends to submit a paper on this to the R.A.S.
Outlining the apparent controversy between himself and W. C. Bond over the discovery of the satellites.
Further regarding W. C. Bond's discovery of the Neptunian satellites.
Has discovered two new satellites of Uranus; gives observations. Would JH suggest names for them.
Giving his recent observations of the satellites of Uranus. Has not detected more than four satellites.
Is well satisfied with the names JH has suggested for the satellites, but wonders whether the continental astronomers will accept them. Is puzzled by the orbits of two satellites.
Found he had made an error in his letter of yesterday. Encloses an amended table.
Intends to use JH's names for the satellites of Uranus in a communication unless JH has any objections.
Thinks the climate of this country is unsuitable for good observations and is thinking of setting up his telescope in Malta. What does JH think of this idea? Can JH provide an introduction to the Governor of Malta.
Illness has prevented an earlier reply thanking him for his introduction to the Governor of Malta. Expects good results in Malta.