There is a need for a meeting of the Committee of Physics [R.S.L.] to discuss the current method of making temperature corrections for magnetic observations.
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There is a need for a meeting of the Committee of Physics [R.S.L.] to discuss the current method of making temperature corrections for magnetic observations.
A committee meeting is being called [see JH's 1846-10-22].
A note to arrange a meeting to discuss the propriety of continuing the Kew Observatory.
Proposes a plan for the distribution of printed copies of the star catalogues [see GA's 1845-7-25].
Seeking information to help JH prepare an obituary notice, for the R.A.S., of F. W. Bessel.
Has obtained puzzling results when reducing JH's observations of the sixth satellite of Saturn.
Has made some minor adjustments in JH's satellite of Saturn results [see JH's 1846-11-2], but the major discrepancy still exists.
GA's suggestions [see GA's 1846-11-19] have helped JH solve his problem; now JH has a problem with observations of the second satellite of Saturn.
Asks a number of questions that need answers before considering the purchase of a large new telescope for the Royal Observatory.
About family health; JH's star counting has led him to believe that all stars are part of one sidereal system [the Milky Way].
Has still not received F. W. Bessel's original letter [see GA's 1844-11-16].