Thanks for the diploma of the R.A.S. and for JH's Cape Results.
Thanks for the diploma of the R.A.S. and for JH's Cape Results.
Sending notices of several variable stars he has observed recently. Observed Encke's comet twice. Newly discovered variable stars will be discussed in his forthcoming notes to the Ecliptic charts. Sends a small pamphlet on the expected comet.
Sends JH a mathematical theorem.
Louisa and Johnny [Herschel] are well. Called at India House to see Mr. Hooper. Gives requirements of the various examinations and thinks Willy [Herschel] would do well to stay with [Charles] Pritchard, while Johnny can remain and study at home.
Concerned about the sending and receiving of some of Caroline Herschel's bequests to JH. AK also talks about arrangements for some other people following Caroline Herschel's death.
Can expect a visit from Jacques Babinet. Regarding the planet Neptune and its discovery.
Pleased to receive JH's letter of 12 June. Has to visit Agulhas to view the erection of the lighthouse. Gives details of the history of this new lighthouse. Pity François Arago does not continue his experiments with gas. Governor is in the North of the Country visiting the emigrant Boers.
Delayed replying to JH's letter until he had more leisure. Will be pleased to nominate JH's son for a cadetship at Addiscombe.
Explains how the money from the Admiralty came to be awarded as it was [see JH's 1848-9-24].
[Charles?] Brooke received £500 for his photographic apparatus. Thinks [Francis] Ronalds should receive similar compensation for his device. Discusses apparatus and award.
Wants more information about a Venus parallax expedition.
Comments about the proposed Venus parallax expedition and their method of measurement [see JH's 1848-9-24].
Sends comments on the pages of JH's account of the moon's motions [see JH's 1848-9-25].
Asks JH for his opinion of F. W. A. Argelander's letter concerning the publication of his work by the R.A.S.
Concerning the eighth satellite. Observations on U. J. J. Leverrier's paper.
Queries regarding the perturbation sheets.
Is sending on the proofs as he does not know the printer.
Francis Beaufort thinks that FB's essay in the Admiralty Manual should include a few lines on the height of the waves of the ocean. FB has asked Beaufort to write these lines.
Returning JH's proof sheet with errors noted in pencil. Gives some of his recent observations on the satellites of Saturn.
Has experienced bad weather since the discovery of Saturn's 8th satellite. William Lassell proposes to call it Hyperion. Wishes Starfield Observatory was situated in a clearer atmosphere.