Discusses WS's comparison of results with transit circle and Astronomical Society catalogue.
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Discusses WS's comparison of results with transit circle and Astronomical Society catalogue.
Apologizes for incident at meeting; feels partially at fault for encouraging WS to speak on the subject. Advises WS on his microscope order. Stays at Slough because of good observing conditions.
Suggests that phenomenon in observing Jupiter satellite was an optical illusion. Asks WS to observe spots on Mars to confirm observations of William Pearson. Asks WS to contribute to W. S. Stratford memorial.
On the questions of the usefulness of occultations and the use of mean time in astronomy, JH would much value WS's opinions.
Informs WS that JH located Encke's Comet the previous night, and gives the location.
Astronomical Society will lend instruments, including a Beaufoy Clock and a transit circle, to WS for his observations.
Observed two known satellites of Uranus, confirming William Herschel's observations. States, 'I am sure there are more than two.'
John Lee donation pleases JH; concerned over who to appoint to take charge of the instrument. Asks WS to write account of aurora sighting for a scientific journal.
Will visit WS after attending two R.S.L. committee meetings. Asks WS's opinion of usefulness of occultation information in the Nautical Almanac.
Sends information on occultation of Alpha Tauri. Describes meteors sighted during the night of 12 Aug.
Mr. Stocken[?] has discovered a comet; have been unable to observe it due to poor weather.
Agrees to contribute to W. S. Stratford memorial presentation. Agrees with JH that Jupiter satellite observation was an optical illusion; sends sketches of more Jupiter observations. Sends data obtained with new instruments.
Microscopes installed successfully. Describes observation of second satellite of Jupiter transiting the disk of the planet and how it seemed to linger at the planet's edge.
John Lee has obtained transit circle for Astronomical Society. WS suggests someone other than Thomas Maclear operate it so Maclear has time for occultation project. Details observations of aurora.
Apologizes for controversy at meeting with James South over the transit circle.