From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.74
Summary:
Has been observing since 3 a.m. and his fingers are powerless with the cold. Observed a star group, which may be Halley's Comet. Comments on the working of his telescope. Has JH placed his 20-ft. telescope in position for the Blueberg Mountains?
Contributor:
John Herschel Project