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Herschel4257

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.245
Summary:

Will observe transit [of Mercury] hoping it will provide good meridian data. Encloses sketch of telescope in Bedford.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4258

From:
Richard Potter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.181
Summary:

Discusses study of light, JH's theories on the subject, and his own photometer observations. Asks JH for further explanations of his theory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4315

From:
James Pillans
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.163
Summary:

Requests JH consider taking Chair of Natural Philosophy at University of Edinburgh due to John Leslie's illness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4393

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.249
Summary:

Sights bright patch on moon; asks JH to confirm the observation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4394

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.248
Summary:

Unable to spot Biela's Comet. Outstanding observing conditions allow WS to sight normally difficult objects. Makes suggestions concerning JH's rotating roof plans.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4472

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.247
Summary:

Sends micrometer observations of stars suggested by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4520

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.246
Summary:

Sends Gamma Virginis observations. Devotes time to nautical astronomy; experiments with formulae for calculating occultations. Takes interest in eclipse of Jovian satellites.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4665

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 February 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.50
Summary:

Has been making optical experiments. Hopes to see JH in the Spring. Hopes JH will be able to observe Encke's comet this year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4666

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.51
Summary:

Will he be visiting Cambridge this Spring?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4667

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.52
Summary:

Observations on the various ways of measuring angular positions (of double stars). Opinion on JH publishing his catalogue of nebulae. Remarks on the low standard of astronomical observations in England compared with the Continent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4668

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.53
Summary:

Observations on the gravimeter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4669

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.54
Summary:

Requests that the engravings for the catalogue of nebulae be speeded up. Further observations on the gravimeter. Observations on W. R. Hamilton's experiments on biaxial crystals using A. J. Fresnel's wave surface theory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4670

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.55
Summary:

Requesting a copy of G. A. A. Plana and Francesco Carlini's 'Lunar Theory.' Further remarks on the practicability of the gravimeter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4973

From:
D. François J. Arago
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 July 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.356
Summary:

Wants information for the journal. Apologizes for the delay in writing the letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4974

From:
D. François J. Arago
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.357
Summary:

Thanking him for sending the Memoirs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4975

From:
D. François J. Arago
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.358
Summary:

Has asked L. F. Debure to send to JH the third volume of the Memoirs of the Foreign Correspondents of the Academy of Sciences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5325

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.272
Summary:

Has just heard of the death of Lady Herschel. Will be at Slough for the funeral on Friday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5326

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.273
Summary:

Regarding the situation on the Cape of Good Hope. Is sending a paper of Dr. [William?] Henry. David Brewster suffered last Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5328

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.275
Summary:

Regarding the results of the Finsbury election. Has been invited to a public dinner and would like him to come, together with some of his scientific friends. Part of his machine is ready.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5330

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.277
Summary:

Is delighted that JH is coming to dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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