From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[2 June 1863]
Source of text:
RGO 6.709.131
Summary:
A letter of introduction asking GA to admit Major Robertson and his sisters to the observatory.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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A letter of introduction asking GA to admit Major Robertson and his sisters to the observatory.
Responds to JH [see JH's 1863-6-2] about basic rules for admission to the observatory [for JH's future guidance]; GA discourages the visit of ladies 'who understand nothing and learn nothing.'
Did JH receive G. F. J. A. von Auwers's catalog of JH's and William Herschel's nebulae?
Sends copy of G. F. J. A. von Auwers's catalog of JH's and William Herschel's nebulae. Observatory has another copy. Notes odd lines seen in 'Refraction Spectra of 11 stars.'
Refraction spectra of six stars exhibit lines corresponding with 'Solar Line F.'
Expect some errors in calculations of positions for JH's catalogue of nebulae. Suggestions on format.
Sends a final accounting for the calculating work done at the Royal Observatory on JH's nebula catalogue [see JH's 1863-2-7].
Addresses each error JH discovered in reduction of JH's catalogue of nebulae [see JH's 1863-5-15].
Invites JH to R.A.S. dinner on 9 Jan. to meet Sir G. C. Lewis.
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