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Herschel8496

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1822?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.476
Summary:

Regrets having missed JH. Has observed the seven satellites of Saturn and the fifth star of the Trapezium. Wishes to observe some of the objects observed by Wilhelm Struve.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8497

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1823?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.477
Summary:

Has been ill. Should we publish our observations of 340 double stars or extend the number to 400?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8498

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25 May [1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.478
Summary:

Reports unfavorably on the telescope of A. Rogers. Information regarding Charles Babbage and his engines. Controversy concerning the Nautical Almanac.

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John Herschel Project
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