From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
D. François J. Arago
Date:
[1836]
Source of text:
Comptes Rendus, 3 (1836), 505 (inc)
Summary:
Discusses the 'Moon Hoax' and JH's observations of Halley's Comet.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Discusses the 'Moon Hoax' and JH's observations of Halley's Comet.
Alphonse de Candolle would like some information on the region where JH is now residing [at the Cape]. Has read about JH's voyage and his work on the constellations. Gives his own recent astronomical observations.