Reports that a very prominent comet [Great Comet of 1843] is coming into view.
Reports that a very prominent comet [Great Comet of 1843] is coming into view.
Gives latest observations of the comet [Great Comet of 1843]. Predicts head will soon be visible.
Argues against the view that what JH has taken to be the tail of a comet [Great Comet of 1843] is actually due to the zodiacal light.
Responds to recently printed letter by James South. Denies South's assertion and confirms that William Herschel did discover two interior satellites of Saturn with 40-feet reflector telescope in 1789.
Protests erroneous impression in today's report of JH's conduct at closing meeting of B.A.A.S. Does not know what gave rise to T. D. Morris-Stirling's remarks regarding electric telegraph. Witnesses confirm that JH did not malign British science. [JH annotation: Printed 21 Sept. 1846.]