From:
William Cranch Bond
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1849]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0113; Reel 1087
Summary:
WB's latest observations of Gamma Virginis.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
WB's latest observations of Gamma Virginis.
Relays debate about the use of names of Roman gods for 'planets.' [Annibale] de Gasparis proposes to name his discovery in Italian, 'Igia,' rather than the Roman Hygia [Hygeia]. Which version will JH adopt?