From:
Johann Heinrich Mädler
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.272
Summary:
Observations on double stars.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Observations on double stars.
JM is traveling in Germany for some time and intends to end up at a scientific conference in Bremen. He encourages JH to try to attend that conference so they may become acquainted.
About a number of astronomical matters, including double stars. Provides observations and calculations for Gamma Virginis. Also comments on lunar models.