Was not the person who sent him some photographs of the sun. Was glad the Astronomical Soiree was well spoken of. James Nasmyth was conspicuous and is pleased he was mentioned in JH's Outlines Astr.
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Was not the person who sent him some photographs of the sun. Was glad the Astronomical Soiree was well spoken of. James Nasmyth was conspicuous and is pleased he was mentioned in JH's Outlines Astr.
Encloses a letter from William Simms, which contains a suggestion for JH's reflecting prism. Inclines to the view that a reflector is not the most suitable instrument for sun observations.
Sending the tracing again with a few additions. Comments on this and the one sent yesterday.
Sending a photograph of the moon 38" in diameter. Begs him to accept it as a mark of appreciation.
Has just returned from a short tour of Russia. Visited Pulkowa and Nijny Novgorod. Had difficulties with couriers. JH's suggestion for a rotating disc with slit to reduce sunlight sounds feasible. Weather was unsuitable at Pulkowa for any observations.
Has just received JH's 'Catalogue of Nebulae.' Has placed his skeleton tube in the cradle of his equatorial. Comments on this and gives sketches.
Encloses a letter from Angelo Secchi. Sent him a Herschelian eye piece and is having a prism prepared for him. Secchi has seen James Nasmyth's 'willow leaves.'
Has received a letter from Angelo Secchi who states that he has seen James Nasmyth's 'willow leaves.' Remainder of letter relates to the JH prism, which he sent him through Cardinal N. P. S. Wiseman.
Would JH look through the proof of WD's speech on the presentation of a [R.A.S.] medal to Professor G. P. Bond and make any comments or suggestions.
Encloses two certificates and hopes that he will give the candidates his support. Has just received a letter from Angelo Secchi on the Herschelian prism.
Was pleased to receive JH's letter requesting him to communicate the subject to the Society. Has been busy preparing the Annual Report so has not had time to follow up Mr. Traye's papers.
Has sent on the correspondence about K. L. C. Rümker's Southern Catalogue. Has recorded his vote in favor of the £150 for the reduction. Proposes sending his eldest son to Paris to study French and Art.
Has written to Kew Observatory to send on the photographs.
Has just learnt that some negatives were sent to his former place of residence. Will forward them when he goes to the City. A vote has been made from the Donation Fund of the R.S.L. for six copies of the Kew Solar negatives.
Would like to incorporate JH's suggestions in his paper and he has revised the numbers. Made an attempt to photograph the moon while totally eclipsed, but was unsuccessful.
Is glad he is pleased with the work of Balfour Stewart and himself. Has applied to R.S.L. for a further grant to carry on the observations and computations for another year. Intends to finance the last year himself. Since the death of his brother he has returned to business.
Offers to show JH his observatory and the polishing apparatus he uses. Comments on various telescope makers, especially Andrew Ross.