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From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.82
Summary:

As the error of the African chronometer is only 0m 1.1s fast on Cape mean time, he sends it. James Adamson is with TM or TM would avail himself of JH's invitation. The comet was superb last night. A most interesting phenomenon last night was the motion of the comet's nucleus over a small star.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Niccolo Cacciatore
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.140
Summary:

His recent work. Star readings. JH has been elected a member of the Academy of Palermo.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alphonse Candolle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.320
Summary:

Botanical and meteorological queries. Sends meteorological observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project