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Herschel5959

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[11 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.82 & 21.14
Summary:

Further regarding Richard Taylor the printer. Reports on observations of Mars by William Pearson. JH's new micrometer is aiding his observations of double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8638

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[11 July 1828]
Source of text:
Huntington Library (C: RS:HS 21.15)
Summary:

[Richard] Taylor is very anxious that the Astronomical Society reconsider its decision to discontinue his services as printer of the Society's publications. Suggests presentation of a gift to William Stratford for his services as secretary of the Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1479

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[11 July 1828]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.4 (C: RS:HS 21.16)
Summary:

Suggests that phenomenon in observing Jupiter satellite was an optical illusion. Asks WS to observe spots on Mars to confirm observations of William Pearson. Asks WS to contribute to W. S. Stratford memorial.

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John Herschel Project
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