Regarding the measurement of angles. Observations on a problem set by JH.
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Regarding the measurement of angles. Observations on a problem set by JH.
Since he forwarded the parcel he has changed his address.
Has received the maps. Gives F. W. Bessel's views on the re-arrangement of the constellations which has been proposed. Comments on FB's memorandum.
Is returning the report to the B.A.A.S., with one alteration. Will forward the map to Mr. Jensen with JH's remarks.
Will be unable to attend the meeting of the B.A.A.S. His sister is having an operation to her eyes. Is sending an account of the comet. Mr. Jensen will be coming down with the map.
Mr. Jensen called to say that he will be visiting Collingwood on Monday with the map.
Comments on calculation of orbit of Gamma Virginis; requests any observations EC has of that star.
Received copies of barometer observations. Searching for original data (lists stations) that JH sent to WB. Invites additions to JH's report. Please send account of expenses.
Yesterday's letter was mistakenly sent to WB's former address. Sends copy.
JH's theory of barometric waves. Comparison with ocean tides. Non-trade winds follow laws of periodicity and are predictable, accounting for previously unexplained phenomena. Attributes rotating storms to interference of two or more wave trains. Will propose WB as director of new B.A.A.S. project to discover laws of weather behavior. Sends payment for WB's expenses. Never saw anything more beautiful than WB's 'Symmetrical Barometric Curve.'
Declines WP's invitation to attend Cork B.A.A.S. meeting and afterwards to visit WP and to see his reflecting telescopes. Informs WP that [C. A. von] Steinheil had written JH about a process of 'Electro-gilding' mirrors for telescopes.
Regarding a nuisance created at Slough by a steam engine.
Does not recommend him to write to Mr. Cooper, but if any further work starts advises a visit to the spot.
If not already invited, he would be very welcome to be their guest at Bristol when the new iron screw ship is named by the Prince Consort. Outlines method of reaching Bristol.