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Herschel1979

From:
Norman Pogson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.8
Summary:

Regrets that JH's son Alexander is quitting astronomy. Asks JH to support his effort to obtain position at Madras Observatory. Announces first project would be survey of southern heavens in completion of [F. W. A.] Argelander's new atlas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1981

From:
Norman Pogson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.10
Summary:

Announces success in securing directorship of Madras Observatory, thanks to JH and G. B. Airy. Cannot now change the names for asteroids Hestia or Isis. Asks for suggestions on names in the case of future discoveries.

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John Herschel Project
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