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
JH is preparing to bring his observations at the Cape to a close; has polished a mirror for TM.
Sending hourly observations of 21 and 22 Dec. last. Comments on the weather during the winter. Performance of the shooting stars in November was poor. Hopes that JH will visit the United States on his way from Brazil to England.
Thanks for work on lunar theory. Sends news from Feldhausen, noting 'latest Astronomical novelty,' the sudden growth of star Eta Argus.