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Herschel6855

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Warren de La Rue
Date:
[4 December 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.163 & 24.73
Summary:

Thanks for the diary and pocket book. Sees that A. V. Guillemin has published an illustrated Astronomy [Le ciel (Paris, 1864)]. Thinks there is scope for publishing a volume of engravings of astronomical objects. Gives his own idea for the construction of a photometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6856

From:
Warren de La Rue
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.164
Summary:

Has received a letter from Angelo Secchi who states that he has seen James Nasmyth's 'willow leaves.' Remainder of letter relates to the JH prism, which he sent him through Cardinal N. P. S. Wiseman.

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John Herschel Project
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