From:
Joseph Hume
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 May 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.217
Summary:
Sending a note from M. R. Gubbins of the Bengal Civil Service, which may be of interest to JH.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Sending a note from M. R. Gubbins of the Bengal Civil Service, which may be of interest to JH.
Members of B.A.A.S. doubt private funding for telescope will be forthcoming soon [see see TR's 1849-10-21, JH's 1849-10-27, & TR's 1849-11-1]. Will apply to government for funds. Asks JH's advice regarding telescope design.
Announces the discovery by Annibal de Gasparis of the asteroid Parthenope; gives its location.