From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the London Times
Date:
[9 October 1838]
Source of text:
London Times (Oct. 10, 1838), p. 5, col. 4
Summary:
[Responding to a suggestion for a fund campaign aimed at refurbishing William Herschel's 40-foot reflector], JH suggests that it would not be practical to reestablish this telescope.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project