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From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
13] October [1837
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 6/2.38; Reel 8
Summary:

Problems determining exact times of lunar eclipses. Cites B.A.A.S.Rep. article by T. R. Robinson on change of color. Base line covered by water after recent storm.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
14] October [1837
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 6/2.39; Reel 8
Summary:

Compares TM's observations of 'spots' and colors [on lunar surface] to observations by others. At next eclipse, TM will use drawing of moon's face with spots labeled on it. Did JH note occultation? Chronometer is slow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Fairbairn
Date:
[4 October 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.150 & 21.230
Summary:

Has been astonished by the resolution of the meeting of the Kirk. Hopes JF will do something to calm down the parties.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Fairbairn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
5] October [1837
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.154
Summary:

Thanks for his note about the resolution of the Kirk. Gives his own views on the subject, which agree somewhat with those of JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project