Further arrangements about the B.A.A.S. meeting [see GP's 1845-5-10].
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Further arrangements about the B.A.A.S. meeting [see GP's 1845-5-10].
Gives reasons why telescope for Cape Observatory should be as perfect as possible. Doubts that its 'finder' is adequate.
Announces 15 May meeting of Physics Committee.
Announces change in meeting time of Council on 14 May.
Alerts WW, who was coming to visit the Herschels, that scarlet fever has arrived at JH's household. Comments onWW's writings about glacial theory.
Seems clear that JH's 'falling star' [see JH's 1845-4-29] was the same one reported by a correspondent of GA's as having been seen in Nottingham; in a postscript JH is not so sure.
Describes testing William Simms's object glass and then gives details of the equatorial mounting GA used; offers to send carpenter to JH to construct mounting so JH can test object glass [diagram].
Includes copies of AQ's reply to circular sent previously [1844-12-5]. Requests additional information by 1845-6-15 and, if possible, AQ's presence at the meeting on 19 June.
Updates and requests opinion on KS's newly devised 'universal photometer.'
On JH's Cambridge oration for B.A.A.S. Asks RM about weaknesses in paper, and character of people to be addressed, so that JH will not offend them. JH hopes to read speech, distrusting own extemporaneous speaking abilities.
Note sent with package from [J. F.] Encke of Berlin.
Remarks on observation of new comet. Discord in R.A.S. follows Francis Baily's death. C. P. Smyth will leave Cape after being appointed Astronomer Royal to Scotland. Glass for Cape equatorial tested. JH has no success appealing for continuation of Colonial Survey. Southern constellation reform compromised.
Doubtful over WS's angle for Gamma Virginis; urges precision in measurement. Hopes to obtain moon map from R.A.S. during next visit to London. Unable to solve Aristarchus puzzle.
Sends Gamma Virginis data. Will report Aurora Borealis observations to R.A.S.
Discusses work on barometric observations.
Giving the plan of the Observatory.
Encloses transcript of letter dealing with object-glasses. Has given notice that he has withdrawn from the Physical Committee of the R.S.L.
Hopes JH will be staying with him. Would like statement from JH regarding the Magnetic Observatory.
Giving notice of a meeting of the Standards Commission.
Sends a series of magnetical and meteorological observations made at Washington.