From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1823?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.477
Summary:
Has been ill. Should we publish our observations of 340 double stars or extend the number to 400?
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Has been ill. Should we publish our observations of 340 double stars or extend the number to 400?
Reports unfavorably on the telescope of A. Rogers. Information regarding Charles Babbage and his engines. Controversy concerning the Nautical Almanac.
Has examined Edward Sabine's transit measurements; finds them unproblematic.
Thanks JS for materials sent. Laments the decline of science in England. Believes decline has deep roots.
Has represented JS's interests as best JH can regarding JS's proposal. Describes himself as unskillful in such representations.
Defends Edward Sabine's transit observations, noting that JH supports them on practical rather than theoretical grounds.