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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[16 January 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.239
Summary:

JH is preparing to bring his observations at the Cape to a close; has polished a mirror for TM.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[21 January 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.240
Summary:

On the variability of Alpha Hydrae and some other stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0410; Reel 1055
Summary:

Announces F. W. Bessel's success in measuring stellar parallax.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Margaret Brodie Herschel]
Date:
[1838 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0536.7; Reel 1053
Summary:

Remembers [wedding] anniversary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1838 or later]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.1
Summary:

Appears to be commenting on JH's availability for a position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[16 January 1838]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.352
Summary:

Thanks for work on lunar theory. Sends news from Feldhausen, noting 'latest Astronomical novelty,' the sudden growth of star Eta Argus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Astronomische Nachrichten
Date:
[19 January 1838]
Source of text:
Astronomische Nachrichten, 16 (1839), 187-90
Summary:

Reports on his observations of the variable stars Eta Argus, Alpha Hydrae, and Alpha Cassiopeiae, and on the comparative brightness of the stars. Mentions that ill health is forcing him to curtail astronomical observing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project