Inability of JH's son [William] to pass Greek. Concerned that this may delay [William's] entry into Haileybury College. Notes similar inability with languages in JH's other two sons.
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Inability of JH's son [William] to pass Greek. Concerned that this may delay [William's] entry into Haileybury College. Notes similar inability with languages in JH's other two sons.
JH is busy correcting first proofs of pages on double stars. Thanks for binding JH's star [allineations?]. CP's suggestion [see CP's 1867-3-27] to JH's son Alexander, to collect and edit William Herschel's papers, entails too much work for one editor. JH dreads thought of such work. Doubts CP's claim that WH observed fixed star in Corona.
Thanks CP and R.A.S. Council for funds to help with JH's catalogue of William Herschel's double stars. Alexander Herschel will begin work soon on the project.
Solar spectrum observations of John Herschel (son of JH) may have produced detection of the photosphere and corona at a time other than a total solar eclipse.
Expresses grave concern at interest in ideas of table turning among many of the boys at Clapham school. Writes of importance of the education of the next generation. Reiterates his claim that all force is associated with will.
Discusses opinions of Charles Darwin's theories. Doubtful that the day has shortened due to tidal forces since the earth's beginning. Alexander Herschel helps in the revision of William Herschel's double star catalogue. Alex is preparing to lecture at Glasgow University.