From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.403
Summary:
Relays debate about the use of names of Roman gods for 'planets.' [Annibale] de Gasparis proposes to name his discovery in Italian, 'Igia,' rather than the Roman Hygia [Hygeia]. Which version will JH adopt?
Contributor:
John Herschel Project