From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.358
Summary:
Has found another planet [Fortuna]; gives readings. Finds that the famous eclipse of Thales took place in 585 B.C., not 610 B.C., as stated by Francis Baily and Mr. Altmann.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project