From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 July 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.184
Summary:
Thanks for his invitation. N. L. Lacaille's observations are in process of reduction and work is continuing on the constellations. Regarding the project for a new observatory. Greenwich observation could probably cover a wider field if staff were increased. Has received a silver medal for JH from Wilhelm Struve. Government is to print Thomas Maclear's paper. T. G. Taylor has arrived from Madras bringing his fifth volume of observations.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project