Has been considering what principle should be followed in the computation of the orbits of double stars. Gives his views.
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Has been considering what principle should be followed in the computation of the orbits of double stars. Gives his views.
Obviously a ring of planets is being discovered. Congratulations on the discovery. Is the reading based on one night's observations only? Gives it a female name, possibly Iris.
Outlines the changes he would like to see in the column for Equinoctial Time in the Nautical Almanac.
About the naming of asteroids.
Suggests the name 'Clio' for asteroid No. 59. Gives a list of proposed names for asteroids.
Rejoices that RH is studying orbit of Mu2 Bootis. Suggests way to simplify calculations. Compares orbits for Gamma Virginis calculated by various observers. Notice of systematic errors.
Reports the disappearance of a nebula seen by William Herschel in Coma Berenices, but which H. L. d'Arrest did not locate in 1850.