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Herschel2790

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
26 November [1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.70
Summary:

Speaks of [John] Caldecott, Astronomer to the Rajah of Travancore, who plans to build an observatory. Needs a letter from the R.S.L. for the Rajah and also for Johann Lamont, who is working in Germany.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel4696

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.85
Summary:

Double image micrometer has arrived; limitations and use of it. Wants list of stars for regular observations.

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John Herschel Project
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