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Herschel11253

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.144
Summary:

Found he had made an error in his letter of yesterday. Encloses an amended table.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11254

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.145
Summary:

Intends to use JH's names for the satellites of Uranus in a communication unless JH has any objections.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11255

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.146
Summary:

Thinks the climate of this country is unsuitable for good observations and is thinking of setting up his telescope in Malta. What does JH think of this idea? Can JH provide an introduction to the Governor of Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11256

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.147
Summary:

Illness has prevented an earlier reply thanking him for his introduction to the Governor of Malta. Expects good results in Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11257

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.148
Summary:

Has been given every facility to erect his telescope in Malta. Atmosphere has been excellent for observations. Has studied the satellites of Uranus and the ring of Saturn; the latter is puzzling. Has been astonished with the views of Orion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11258

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.149
Summary:

If the Herschels intend visiting the B.A.A.S. meeting at Liverpool he will be pleased to accommodate them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11259

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.150
Summary:

Was indebted to JH for the names of the satellites of Uranus. Will find details of his observations in the R.A.S.M.N. Gives volumes. Is thinking of returning to Malta and erect a larger telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11261

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.152
Summary:

Thanks for his suggestions respecting the mode of observation by collimator; will give it careful consideration. Sends two photographs of the method of mounting his observation tower.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11263

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.155
Summary:

Do not let the error in Outlines Astr. disturb him; he quite understands. The 4-foot telescope proceeds. The speculum has been polished and awaits trial. If JH is attending the B.A.A.S. meeting hopes he will visit Lassell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11264

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.156
Summary:

Sends a lithograph of the 4-ft. aperture equatorial. Has made no observations with it yet. Had difficulty with the surface of the speculum. Comments on the drawing and on the use of the instrument. Cannot recollect seeing any of the irregularities pointed out by JH in his letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11265

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.157
Summary:

Pointing out the reasons for some apparent discrepancies in the drawing of his telescope. The drawing was hurriedly done by his daughter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11266

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 December 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.158
Summary:

Was grateful for the copy of JH's article on the telescope. Sends parcels containing two specimens of 4-ft. specula; comments on these. Weather has been unsuitable for observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11267

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.159
Summary:

Is on the point of departure for Malta and would welcome letters of introduction from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11268

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.160
Summary:

Thanks JH for his efforts in having Sir Benjamin Brodie provide letters of introduction for WL's time in Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11269

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.162
Summary:

Details about WL's preparation for departure for Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11270

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.163
Summary:

About WL's activity in setting up his observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11271

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.164
Summary:

About the procedures WL uses when observing, and the responsibilities of an assistant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11272

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 January 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.165
Summary:

After receiving testimonials of the highest order he has appointed [Albert?] Marth to be his assistant. Encloses some observations of nebulae. If JH's sons are visiting Malta he would be pleased to see them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11273

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.166
Summary:

Was grateful for a copy of the proof sheets of JH's forthcoming 'Catalogue of Nebulae.' Comments on the Colonial book post. May discover a few hundred new nebulae but they are faint. Regrets to learn that JH's health is not good. Temperature has been very warm.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11274

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 October 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.167
Summary:

Encloses lithographs of some of his drawings of nebulae, and two tracings of [?] 2241. Has presented his large equatorial to Melbourne and invited the Astronomer Royal [G. B. Airy] to Malta to observe through the telescope before it is dispatched to Australia. Would also welcome a visit from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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