Has discovered an eighth planet. Gives readings. Proposes to call it Thalia.
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Has discovered an eighth planet. Gives readings. Proposes to call it Thalia.
Has had a letter from Miss Mathilde Oersted, who was gratified by JH's speech regarding her father. Her father's sudden death has been a great blow to her. Does not know what will happen to H. C. Oersted's books.
Regrets a week has elapsed before replying to her letter, but is pleased that Miss Mathilde Oersted had so high a regard for his speech concerning her illustrious father.
Regarding the absence of his own name from the candidates list for the R.S.L.; thinks there is a clique working against him.
Thanks him for the testimonial for his son who has recently died, leaving two children unprovided for. Can he assist with a place at Christ's Hospital for one?
Letter will receive immediate attention.
Will the Herschels come to dinner on Thursday the 13th with one of their daughters?
Will he join them at dinner tomorrow; regrets he was prevented from being with them on the 13th due to a cold.
Sending the first fruits of the enterprise of Dr. J. L. Krapf.
Thanks for RJ's 'unwearied vigour and activity of mind.'
Replies to several queries about papers of JH. JH describes the accidental production of some interesting copper salt crystals.
Is well satisfied with the names JH has suggested for the satellites, but wonders whether the continental astronomers will accept them. Is puzzled by the orbits of two satellites.
Found he had made an error in his letter of yesterday. Encloses an amended table.
Intends to use JH's names for the satellites of Uranus in a communication unless JH has any objections.
Thinks the climate of this country is unsuitable for good observations and is thinking of setting up his telescope in Malta. What does JH think of this idea? Can JH provide an introduction to the Governor of Malta.
Illness has prevented an earlier reply thanking him for his introduction to the Governor of Malta. Expects good results in Malta.
Has been given every facility to erect his telescope in Malta. Atmosphere has been excellent for observations. Has studied the satellites of Uranus and the ring of Saturn; the latter is puzzling. Has been astonished with the views of Orion.
Lady Lubbock has received a letter from a friend of JH's and it seems desirable that JH should know the contents. Can only communicate it verbally. Sends their congratulations on the forthcoming marriage of Miss Caroline Herschel.
Bookseller at Stuttgart has requested JL to make a translation of JH's Outlines Astr. Would like JH's views on the matter.
Is trying to help RF understand the difference between the dynamics of solid bodies moving over each other and the dynamics of moving fluids, both water and air.