From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.401
Summary:
Sends JH a pamphlet about meteorological observations in India.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Sends JH a pamphlet about meteorological observations in India.
Writes about HP's observations relating to the 'Law of Storms.'
Is sending JH some powder that HP thinks might be a good compound for polishing telescope specula.
Uses the barometer for measuring both vertical and horizontal distances, and believes the rotation of cyclones may be connected to the sunspot activity.