From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.383
Summary:
Would like JH to add his signature to Hind's certificate for the R.S.L., and then forward it to G. B. Airy.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Would like JH to add his signature to Hind's certificate for the R.S.L., and then forward it to G. B. Airy.
Explaining the discrepancy in the Nautical Almanac; will endeavor to make a clearer explanation in the next edition. Returns JH's son's memorandum.
Sees that JH mentions 'the longitude of perihelion on the ecliptic' as one of the elements he would like to have in the case of the small planets. Would like his advice.
Comments on JH's advice regarding the 'longitude of perihelion in the ecliptic.'
Explaining some of the signs in the enclosed table. Has sent the Nautical Almanac for 1867.
Sending the revision of the first half sheet for the 1867 supplement containing the latest elements of the small planets.