From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[2 April 1834]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:
Saw a 'small round perfectly defined body' last night that looks like a planet.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Saw a 'small round perfectly defined body' last night that looks like a planet.
Found a 'very fine' planetary nebula. Unable to learn anything conclusive from TM's microscope readings. JH's observation tower is erected and is currently being plastered.
Congratulations on his success. With JH's information he soon detected the fellow in the mural circle. Gives readings. As the sky is clear he will have another night at the mural circle.
Giving details of his facial paralysis.
Gives news of his seizure. Gives readings for JH's nebulae. William Meadows will point out the observations in the transit book.
Happy that TM is handling his facial paralysis so well; JH believes that it is due primarily to anxiety and overwork.
Has taken the liberty of sending James Fayrer with his levers for JH's advice.