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Herschel3730

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[13 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.73 (C: RS:HS 25.9.46)
Summary:

Gives information from W. R. Hamilton on the location of the asteroid Iris. Proposes R.A.S. begin collecting observations of sunspots, the goal being a complete series of 'the sun's aspect for every day of every year.' Offers the observations of H. Griesbach for 1846 as a 'nest egg' as well as some of his own. Requests address of G. Schwinck, who prepared a star atlas. Reports on F. G. W. Struve's Neptune observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3731

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.74
Summary:

Hopes JH will attend the November R.A.S. meeting to stress the importance of recording solar observations [drawings of sunspots]. On J. R. Hind's work. Says Hind is not strong enough for the work he gets through. Cannot find G. Schwinck's address; suggests contacting H. C. Schumacher.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3781

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0592.9; Reel 1058 & Reel 1089
Summary:

JH expects that CH has received the copy of his Cape Results that he sent recently.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3836

From:
William Rowan Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 October 1847]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Describes the funeral of James MacCullagh; mystified why he committed suicide.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel396

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[28 October 1847]
Source of text:
RGO 6.230.187
Summary:

Clarifies the agenda for the next R.A.S. meeting, and reports that the large refracting telescope is on the way to the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel397

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1847]
Source of text:
RGO 6.230.189
Summary:

Is prepared to report on GA's trip to see Pulkowa Observatory, if JH does not need the meeting time [see JH's 1847-10-28].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4041

From:
William Rowan Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1847]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

The equatorial on the Dublin Observatory dome needs improvement. In the last fifty-two months, WH has seen three new planets: Neptune, Iris, and Flora.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4042

From:
William Rowan Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1847]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

WH notes that quaternions derive some interesting results in problems with three moving bodies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4561

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[25 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.331
Summary:

Thanks WS for copy of W. S. Jacob paper on American telescope. Hopes that Jacob will attempt Talbotypes of sun spots while at Aden.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4795

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.185 (C: RGO 6.368.684)
Summary:

Concerning the method of observation by direct and reflected vision.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4796

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.186 (C: RGO 6.203.381)
Summary:

Regarding H. C. Schumacher and the intended distribution of J. J. F. Lalande's catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4797

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.187 (C: RGO 6.112.273)
Summary:

Did he see the eclipse? Agrees with him over the H. C. Schumacher proposals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4798

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.188 (C: RGO 6.192.372 inc)
Summary:

Regarding the forthcoming meeting. Concerning the telescope used at Pulkowa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5658

From:
George Bishop
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.147
Summary:

Thanks for his congratulatory letter. The name of J. R. Hind will become famous. Would JH suggest a name for the new planet. Saw another new planet last week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5659

From:
George Bishop
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.148
Summary:

Thanks for his early reply and for his name and symbol for the new planet (Flora). J. R. Hind has informed H. C. Schumacher. Hopes that K. L. Hencke in his new charts is not merely enlarging the Berlin maps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6354

From:
Charles James Fox Bunbury
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.118
Summary:

Would like information on the system of education used at the Cape, for his forthcoming book.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6355

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles James Fox Bunbury
Date:
[17 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.119 & 22.330
Summary:

Sending him details of the system of Education used at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6356

From:
Charles James Fox Bunbury
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.120
Summary:

Is grateful for the detailed answer to his query on the system of Education used at the Cape. Is very busy and hopes to go to Italy when his book has been seen through the press.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6766

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.83
Summary:

Observed a bright nebulous mass this evening. Gives readings for it. The comet is proceeding North. Has notified the Times.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6767

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.84
Summary:

If not too busy JH would have doubtless seen the recent comet on several evenings. Gives latest observations of Saturn and its satellites.

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John Herschel Project
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