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Herschel11717

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
26] October [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.79
Summary:

Mr. Stone has informed about the discovery of the comet. This may cause complications. Sends the ledger of Fearon Fallows, where JH will find other comparisons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11852

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
26] October [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.211
Summary:

The figure is 7. Will see [F. W.?] Grey again. Hears from Miss Geard that a Mr. Beck has seen the comet with a long tail. Prepared the 14-feet reflector on Saturday but the evening was unfavorable.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12104

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
26] October [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.184
Summary:

Still struggling with the problems inherent in using the mural circle; the comet has apparently been seen by JH's mechanic, John Stone, prior to having been sighted by TM.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4006

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
26] October [1835
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Busy taking the means of TM's reduced star observations. Angry that John Stone and James Rance saw Halley's Comet and never told JH.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel4499

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[26 October 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.195
Summary:

C. P. Smyth arrived at Cape on 10 October; Thomas Maclear seems pleased with his work. Asks WS to continue observing Gamma Virginis; JH has observed it only as a single star in recent attempts. Thanks WS for distributing meteorological brochures. George Eden visits and will send meteorological observations from India.

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John Herschel Project
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