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Herschel7661

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1863]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.1.15; Reel 10
Summary:

Refraction spectra of six stars exhibit lines corresponding with 'Solar Line F.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7662

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1863]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.1.16; Reel 10
Summary:

Expect some errors in calculations of positions for JH's catalogue of nebulae. Suggestions on format.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7701

From:
Heinrich Louis d'Arrest
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1863]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.8.13; Reel 10
Summary:

Is sending JH a list of 38 nebulae, their positions reduced to 1830, and described using the terms that JH uses. Comments on some of the difficulties in identifying the nebulae, and includes reference to other astronomer's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7712

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1863]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.10.14; Reel 10 (ACCS: RGO 6.200.76)
Summary:

Sends a final accounting for the calculating work done at the Royal Observatory on JH's nebula catalogue [see JH's 1863-2-7].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8422

From:
Alexander Wylie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.304
Summary:

Recalls translating Outlines Astr. into Chinese. Wishes to visit JH before returning to China.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8423

From:
Alexander Wylie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.305
Summary:

Heard of JH's 'domestic affliction.' Postpones visit till next week.

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John Herschel Project
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