Outlining events in the projected balloon ascent by Messrs. James Glaisher and Henry Coxwell.
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Outlining events in the projected balloon ascent by Messrs. James Glaisher and Henry Coxwell.
James Glaisher has made two more balloon ascents and reached six miles high. W. R. Birt has been observing at Hartwell during the present lunation and discovered several new spots, a sea, and craters. Sends details. Is sending a petition to H. J. Temple (3rd Viscount Palmerston) for a pension for Birt and would be glad if JH would look it over and sign it.
Discusses plans for a hot-air balloon.
Receives report from Crystal Palace concerning balloon test.
Stormy night followed by calm morning. Balloon is now filling for 9 a.m. liftoff.
Notes on trapping air at different elevations [during balloon ascent]. G. B. Airy and JH will be absent. W. H. Sykes will arrive this evening. Will make another ascent Monday.