From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[13 March 1840]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 13 (C: RS:HS 22.44)
Summary:
On the preparation of paper to exhibit a thermal spectrum.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
On the preparation of paper to exhibit a thermal spectrum.
The Treasury awards AS a pension.
Announces King's enrollment as patron of R.A.S. Recalls Danish monarches who promoted astronomy. Praises Altona observatory and work of H. C. Schumacher.