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Herschel8541

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel
Date:
[5 June 1843]
Source of text:
AdWDDR Bessel 225 (C: RS:HS 22.155)
Summary:

Thanks FB for some papers; raises questions relating to remodelling the constellations of the southern sky.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel68

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[5 June 1843]
Source of text:
RGO 6.368.663
Summary:

Asks GA on behalf of F. W. Bessel, for unreduced positions of a star that FB wishes to examine for annual parallax.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel69

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[10 June 1843]
Source of text:
RGO 6.368.665
Summary:

Apologizes for confusion about F. W. Bessel's request [see GA's 1843-6-6], but JH had neglected to check date on FB's letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4406

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[10 June 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.156
Summary:

Will review all Gamma Virginis observations before revising orbit. Catalogue of major nebulae complete; will work on minor nebulae next.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3998

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
15] June [1843
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0588.10.b; Reel 1058
Summary:

Completed 'one of the most curious products' of JH's Cape Results: the map and catalog of the 'Nubecula major' region.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1659

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sherwood & Co.
Date:
[16 June 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.145 (C: 22,158)
Summary:

Comments on book on etymology forwarded by Sherwood & Co. [see 1843-5-26].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4275

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[16 June 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.157
Summary:

Sends JH's 1817 observations; cannot locate any he made in 1811. Tells WS Gamma Virginis measurements will take more time.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3436

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Spencer J. A. Compton]
Date:
[21 June 1843]
Source of text:
RS MC.3.291 ((A)CCS: TxU:H/L-0285; Reel 1054)
Summary:

Discusses deficiencies in astronomical equipment at Cape's observatory, and troubles in observing comets, double stars, and other phenomena. Hopes equipment can be updated.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11186

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Keleher
Date:
[22 June 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.76 & 22.159
Summary:

Regrets he will be unable to visit Cork for the B.A.A.S. meeting, but is conscious of the honor of the invitation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel540

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[26 June 1843]
Source of text:
RGO 6.340.352
Summary:

Is expecting to be summoned to Slough, about repossessing JH's [and William Herschel's] old premises; this will affect JH's availability for a meeting [see GA's 1843-6-24].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12983

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Peter Stewart
Date:
29 [June] 1843
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0396; Reel 1054
Summary:

Encloses bill, which JH signed, received from J. C. Stewart. JH and family visited Dover with G. B. Airy's family, where JH witnessed noiseless explosion of 18,000 pounds of powder distributed over 18 acres.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4254

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[29 June 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.160
Summary:

Reaches conclusion about Gamma Virginis. States in regard to shape of orbit, 'We are all wrong.' Believes the orbit is less than 150 years. Claims that many errors exist in British measurements made between 1829 and 1834.

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