From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 May 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.268
Summary:
Sends comet observations from W. S. Jacob. Obtains 'another excellent epoch of Gamma Virginis.'
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Sends comet observations from W. S. Jacob. Obtains 'another excellent epoch of Gamma Virginis.'
Francis Beaufort to publish comet information; also wants JH's opinion as to what data should be sent to Cape Observatory. James South will lecture at Royal Institution. South's requests for several historical astronomical instruments refused.