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Herschel12499

From:
Henry Perigal
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.365
Summary:

More mathematical curves made by machine [see HP's 1839-5-6].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13656

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 August 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0039.1; Reel 1062
Summary:

Returns reports on Cape Observatory and reform of star nomenclature. FB was not included in committee to report reduction of stars in N. L. Lacaille's Coelum australe stelliferum, but sends FB's own report on it, which JH may send in.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2777

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.57
Summary:

Anticipates Humphrey Lloyd's arrival at London this night. Announces that the pendulum experiments are finished. Interested in inspecting the magnetic instruments in preparation for the Antarctic journey. Plans JH's visit.

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John Herschel Project
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