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Herschel2410

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 November 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.261
Summary:

Tells who received R.S.L. medals. Discusses possibility that [Henri] Regnault's recent work deserves Copley Medal. Wants JH's opinions. JH's letter concerning Melbourne telescope was sent to Lord Rosse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2411

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.262
Summary:

Lord Rosse agrees with JH regarding Melbourne telescope. His only objection to proposed increase in size is because of the added expense.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2412

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.263
Summary:

Sends [William] Lassell's reply and JH's own letter regarding telescope at Melbourne for review. All will be forwarded to Lord Rosse. Also sends lithograph.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2413

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[18 November 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.264 (C: 23.395)
Summary:

Discusses proposed Melbourne telescope, including [William] Lassell's proposed mounting and its implications for observing nebulae.

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John Herschel Project
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