From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Clark Ross
Date:
[29 March 1839]
Source of text:
RS Sa.646
Summary:
On instruments for fixed stations. Fears that naval expedition will be detained.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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On instruments for fixed stations. Fears that naval expedition will be detained.
Concerns about equipment for fixed observatories, for which aid will come from B.A.A.S., and for [naval] expedition. Expresses vital importance of meteorological observatory on Van Diemen's Land.
Describes method of suspending furniture in a ship such that the furniture is less influenced by the ship's motion.
Because of R.S.L. council meeting on Thursday, suggests Friday meeting with JL and several others.
Speculates on name for JR's 'hot and cold basins' and on causes of equatorial heat and polar cold.
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