From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.400
Summary:
Sends calculation of the Transits of Venus in 2004 and 2012. Cannot find any record of new double stars. Is in doubt about R. Leporis. Quotes an historical incident regarding an eclipse of the sun and the removal of Mahomet's pulpit. Did F. X. von Zach make his calculations himself?
Contributor:
John Herschel Project