From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 September 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.7.5; Reel 10
Summary:
Describes galaxy-like gaseous nebula with interior elliptical ring.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Describes galaxy-like gaseous nebula with interior elliptical ring.
Received JH's list of nebulae. Will observe and confirm as many as possible. Honored by Alexander Herschel's offer to be WL's assistant. Defines WL's expectations of assistant.
Best candidate for WL's assistant seems to be [Albert] Marth of Durham. Describes new planetary nebula.