From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joseph Henry Kay
Date:
[19 April 1842]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0211; Reel 1054
Summary:
Impressed by accuracy of actinometer measurements made by JK, Joseph Dayman, and P. A. Scott from Feb. to Sept. 1841 at JK's observatory at Rossbank [Tasmania]. Suggests methods to improve readings and simplify reductions.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project