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Herschel3915

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[11 November 1835]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Hopes that TM can explain the errors in JH's star reductions. Saw Halley's Comet last night; comments that 'its tail was again fine and head very bright.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12109

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[13 November 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.191
Summary:

Asks TM to measure the position of some stars that are difficult for JH to observe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11874

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19] November [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.233
Summary:

Intended to call on Sunday but wind and other interruptions interfered. Saw the Comet, probably for the last time on Thursday. Sends the working sheet of the R.A.'s of the Brisbane catalogue. Comments on various aspects of this catalogue. Has written to Commercial Advertiser requesting information from anyone who experienced the recent earthquake shock.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3916

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[20 November 1835]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

In some places, Halley's Comet will be seen in or near its perihelion during the solar eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3792

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
21] November [1835
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Actinometer observations during the eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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