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Herschel4202

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[19 April 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.7
Summary:

Observed two known satellites of Uranus, confirming William Herschel's observations. States, 'I am sure there are more than two.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4203

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.310
Summary:

Writes that he was not aware of W. R. Dawes's hand in discovery of Hyperion; will note this in R.S.L. records.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4204

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[15 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.88
Summary:

Compliments WS on a written address. Describes how to set up a telescope to avoid unnecessary vibration; includes diagram.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4205

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[15 September 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.238
Summary:

Sends apologies to William Lassell for omission of discovery credit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4220

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 March 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.304
Summary:

JH's letter of recommendation for C. P. Smyth misdirected. Little time remains for nomination.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4222

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[7 November 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.48
Summary:

Will miss R.A.S. meeting; asks WS to take chair. William Lassell announces discovery of Hyperion; believes he may have also observed an eighth satellite of Saturn.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4227

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.320
Summary:

Directs JH to inquire regarding a pension for John Russell. Note C. P. Smyth's use of Outlines Astr. Mentions Isaac Fletcher as a promising amateur astronomer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4242

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.275
Summary:

Thomas Henderson discovered a comet on 2 December. Thanks JH for diagram of JH's comet-sweeping telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4245

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[7 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.310
Summary:

Asks WS opinion of attaining a civil pension for N. R. Pogson in honor of his astronomical accomplishment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4246

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[18 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.163
Summary:

Devises and suggests mode of micrometric measurement of angles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4247

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[1857-11-8 or earlie
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Has heard WS is publishing an English translation of François Arago's astronomical writings. Urges against including Arago's lectures if the Italian translation is indicative of their level of accuracy. Lists numerous errors in that edition. [Marked 'not sent.' Note added to CDraft (RS:HS 25.13.13) states: 'A letter differently worded but noting some of these points, but not all (for particular reasons) if I remember right was sent.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4248

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[23 December 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.79
Summary:

Comments on WS's publication on sidereal chromatics. Believes validity of doctrine of three primary colors proved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4252

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.272
Summary:

Pleased with JH's Gamma Virginis results. Mr. Visconti made head of Military Geographical Institute at Naples.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4253

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.266
Summary:

Wants to know if JH has a larger telescope in operation; if so, will he confirm some observations. Asks JH to recommend an epoch.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4254

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[29 June 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.160
Summary:

Reaches conclusion about Gamma Virginis. States in regard to shape of orbit, 'We are all wrong.' Believes the orbit is less than 150 years. Claims that many errors exist in British measurements made between 1829 and 1834.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4257

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.245
Summary:

Will observe transit [of Mercury] hoping it will provide good meridian data. Encloses sketch of telescope in Bedford.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4262

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[2 July 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.380
Summary:

Suggests Mr. Rüppell apply to Council of R.A.S. for copy of medal. Mentions the head on the medal is [Isaac] Newton's, not William Herschel's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4265

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[9 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.161
Summary:

Sends calculations of Gamma Virginis and determines its eccentricity. Believes the orbit is highly elongated, like that of a comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4266

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[8] May 1845
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.235
Summary:

Doubtful over WS's angle for Gamma Virginis; urges precision in measurement. Hopes to obtain moon map from R.A.S. during next visit to London. Unable to solve Aristarchus puzzle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4271

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.240
Summary:

Mr. Stocken[?] has discovered a comet; have been unable to observe it due to poor weather.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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