From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
25] June [1835
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:
Made a 'mess' of the tidal observation and meteorological observations that he took earlier in the week.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Made a 'mess' of the tidal observation and meteorological observations that he took earlier in the week.
William Whewell asked JH to compare their June tidal observations with those of the British Admiralty; JH will urge John Deas Thompson to be extra precise in his findings.
Attempting to correct the faulty tidal and meteorological observations that JH made earlier in the week.
Has been appointed to Government House. Family news.
Urges JH to observe Ceres. Describes TM's observations of it.
Announcing that JH and James South have been awarded the J. J. Lalande prize for their Double and Triple Stars.
Thanks for JH's observations and notes on nebulae. Hopes JH will come to Etna to see the changes in the crater.