From:
Johann Heinrich Mädler
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.272
Summary:
Observations on double stars.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Observations on double stars.
Is gratified that JM is taking an interest in double stars. Comments on some of the observations and time of their orbits.
JM is traveling in Germany for some time and intends to end up at a scientific conference in Bremen. He encourages JH to try to attend that conference so they may become acquainted.
About a number of astronomical matters, including double stars. Provides observations and calculations for Gamma Virginis. Also comments on lunar models.