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Herschel2190

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
W. W. Rundell
Date:
[17 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.434
Summary:

Has examined southern deviation of falling bodies. His results differ greatly from WR's. Presents formula and asks WR to reconsider. Will not present these ideas to the B.A.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2189

From:
W. W. Rundell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.433
Summary:

Sends ideas about southern deviation of bodies falling from the perpendicular. Desires corrections. Is investigating methods of launching bodies so they fall without deflection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2191

From:
W. W. Rundell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.435
Summary:

Has re-examined work on southern deviation. Still cannot see his mistake. Re-presents his ideas for further comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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