JH is preparing to bring his observations at the Cape to a close; has polished a mirror for TM.
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JH is preparing to bring his observations at the Cape to a close; has polished a mirror for TM.
On the variability of Alpha Hydrae and some other stars.
Urges against carrying up Table Mountain the zenith sector sent to TM to check N. L. Lacaille's measurement of a degree of terrestrial longitude. Comments on JH's skill with precision instruments.
Final arrangements before JH and family depart for England.
Asks TM to set JH's chronometer and barometer.
Describes observations made while aboard the Windsor Castle. Mentions stopover at St. Helena.
Lord Normanby stalling education system program. Government recognizes Land Observatories. Writes letter to Admiralty requesting TM's assistant remain at Royal Observatory.
Arrived in England on 19 May after a nine week voyage. Made suggestions to Lord Minto [Gilbert Elliott] concerning Cape Observatory, including Magnetic Observatory, mural circle repair, and the addition of a theodolite telescope.
Received meteorite specimen. Michael Faraday will conduct analysis. Admiralty agrees to give TM an assistant. Finds a theodolite telescope for Cape Observatory.