Sends some new theorems concerning undisturbed parabolic motion; believes that much remains to be discovered in this field.
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Sends some new theorems concerning undisturbed parabolic motion; believes that much remains to be discovered in this field.
Sends some results concerning undisturbed parabolic motion. Laments the Irish famine.
Sends angular results from various astronomers using similar epoches.
Studies two possible orbits of Gamma Virginis; sends complete descriptions of both, including calculation of the apparent and actual ellipse. The first orbit combines the data of other astronomers.
Skeptical over plan for galvanic illumination of wires. Has not yet seen J. B. Biot article; states he has always held Biot in high regard. Discusses naming of new planet.
Is very grateful for his assistance and encloses the page of the report in which he publicly acknowledges this. Further results since the return of the great atmospheric wave of 1845.
Is reading JH's book and marvelling at the condensed amount of information it contains. Has been observing some of Wilhelm Struve's more difficult objects. Regarding the double star Antares. Has been testing his telescope for errors and found it accurate.
Will be pleased to accept his offer of the glass wedges. Bad weather has upset his observations. Gives some of his recent observations. James Challis doubts the existence of a ring round Neptune. Is not impressed by Capt. W. S. Jacob's observations.
Returning the sheets of JH's Cape Results together with a list of errors he has noted. Regarding further reading of star Antares. Thanks for the glass wedges. Hopes weather will improve for JH's journey.
Drawings of comets and sun spots are finished and ready for JH's inspection. Name and address of Mr. Ford, lithographer.
Returns WB's proofs. Compliments WB's successes in meteorology. Barometric waves may be caused by something 'complementary' in opposite seasons or hemispheres.
If given precise instructions, will attempt to obtain the prismatic spectra from Toronto and St. Helena that [Robert] Hunt requested [see Hunt's 1847-3-3].
Attached letter from Edward Sabine [see Sabine's 1847-4-7] will allow RH to communicate directly with Sabine.
Meeting for the formation of a new club took place last Monday. Gives list of persons who attended. To be called the Philosophical Club. Outlines its rules and regulations.
Asks JG to allow JH to join the Philosophical Club [see JG's 1847-4-17] on a trial basis for a year or two.
Will forward JH's note. Is pleased he will be joining the new club. Wishes him happiness in his retirement.