From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[16 December 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.233
Summary:
About the remarkably bright variable star, Eta Argus.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
About the remarkably bright variable star, Eta Argus.
Describes his observational activities, especially the discovery of the variable nature of Eta Argo, and the rediscovery of the sixth satellite of Saturn.
More about lack of success of exhibition, and about publication of observations [see AS's 1837-8-27].
Observations regarding the nebulous star 1281.
Reports observations of the 'remarkable' increase in magnitude of the 'nebulous' star Eta Argus.