Nine conditions under which JH will accept and test instruments constructed for Cape [of Good Hope] observatory, including the assistance of Mr. Davies in evaluating these.
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Nine conditions under which JH will accept and test instruments constructed for Cape [of Good Hope] observatory, including the assistance of Mr. Davies in evaluating these.
Will try to organize an international magnetic conference at the B.A.A.S. meeting in 1845, if GA agrees.
Changing a date of meeting for the magnetic committee of the B.A.A.S., and inviting GA to be there.
Thanks GA for offer of accommodation [see GA's 1844-11-2], but JH says he must stay with Miss [Elizabeth] Baily at Tavistock Place.
A copy of the question circular, signed by JH, sent to GA [see GA's 1844-12-17].
Has not heard from Thomas Maclear [see GA's 1844-3-12]; has the Cape equatorial object glass been dealt with?
Has been put (with GA and W. S. Stratford) on a B.A.A.S. committee to publish the J. J. L. Lalande and the N. L. Lacaille star catalogues [see GA's 1842-11-7]; sends draft request for a grant.
Urges GA to print any of John Pond's and Nevil Maskelyne's observations that seem free from serious error [see GA's 1844-8-28].
Comments on the large number of stars identified in one square degree of sky.
Seeks GA's help to provide information to complete the obituary notice for Francis Baily [see GA's 1844-9-23].
Whether a repulsive force from the sun affects the tails of comets and thus the constancy of their orbits.
Regarding object glasses for telescopes. Relative merits of Munich and French object glasses.
Inquires about the possibility of holding a Standards Commission meeting on the Royal Observatory's Visitation Day.
Arrangements about attending a meeting, together with some thoughts on the behavior of comets.
About a suggested magnetism conference, Francis Baily's illness, and some remarkable observations by F. W. Bessel.
Making arrangements to stay with GA when JH comes for a meeting.
A note of acknowledgment for receipt of books, which JH has forwarded.