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Herschel9333

From:
Johann Franz Encke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.87
Summary:

Is carrying out a study of double stars, comments on some readings, and would welcome any of JH's observations. Is planning to build up the library commenced by J. E. Bode at the Observatory. The chart of T. J. Hussey is being engraved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9335

From:
Johann Franz Encke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 September 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.89
Summary:

Has been informed that JH will be going to the Cape. Comments on JH's information on double stars, and on a passage in one of his memoirs. Regarding JH's Prelim Discourse. Work of Fearon Fallows and Thomas Henderson at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9336

From:
Johann Franz Encke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 April 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.90
Summary:

Sending his observations of the recent comet. JH's journey has aroused great interest in Germany. Taking over the Observatory and expecting a visit from F. W. Bessel. Wilhelm Struve has planned a new observatory for St. Petersburg. Has met astronomer Manuel Johnson from St. Helena. C. F. Gauss has produced a method of observing the magnetic needle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9337

From:
Johann Franz Encke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 March 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.91
Summary:

JH has been elected to the Prussian Academy of Science; comments on JE's astronomical observations.

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John Herschel Project
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