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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Christopher Carrington
Date:
[25 January 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.205 & 23.254
Summary:

On the desirability of one good observatory in India. Thinks Poonah would be the best site. Time not suitable to press for this establishment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Christopher Carrington
Date:
[28 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.216 & 23.326
Summary:

Has no means of knowing what course the University of Cambridge will take in the event of the resignation of James Challis. Hopes that RC will not cease from his astronomical labors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Christopher Carrington
Date:
[18 August 1864]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 13/2.4; Reel 10
Summary:

If RC's formulas for sunspots are correct, then 'trade-wind theory' is challenged and sun's photosphere may behave as envelope circulating around sun according to laws of planetary motion. Questions formula relating to sunspot velocity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project