From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[9 February 1870]
Source of text:
RGO 6.258.500
Summary:
Responds that R. A. Proctor's theory [see GA's 1870-2-5] is possible, and explains why.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Responds that R. A. Proctor's theory [see GA's 1870-2-5] is possible, and explains why.
About a grant to support [H. J. R.] Petersen while he carries out the reduction of terrestrial magnetic observations.
Some comments about the proposed title change [see GA's 1870-7-31].
Is preparing a catalogue of all double star observations, and is having much difficulty with the observations of J. H. Mädler.
About the health of Richarda Airy and that of JH.
Thanking him for copies of books. People at Collingwood are gazing at the eclipse. Concerning the astatic needle.