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Herschel11254

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.145
Summary:

Intends to use JH's names for the satellites of Uranus in a communication unless JH has any objections.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11255

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.146
Summary:

Thinks the climate of this country is unsuitable for good observations and is thinking of setting up his telescope in Malta. What does JH think of this idea? Can JH provide an introduction to the Governor of Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11256

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.147
Summary:

Illness has prevented an earlier reply thanking him for his introduction to the Governor of Malta. Expects good results in Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11257

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.148
Summary:

Has been given every facility to erect his telescope in Malta. Atmosphere has been excellent for observations. Has studied the satellites of Uranus and the ring of Saturn; the latter is puzzling. Has been astonished with the views of Orion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-000755

From:
William Lassell
To:
Thomas Bell
Date:
30 December 1852
Source of text:
MM/12/75, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel11258

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.149
Summary:

If the Herschels intend visiting the B.A.A.S. meeting at Liverpool he will be pleased to accommodate them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday2897

From:
William Lassell
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
12 September 1854
Source of text:
RI MS Conybeare Album, f.40
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel11259

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.150
Summary:

Was indebted to JH for the names of the satellites of Uranus. Will find details of his observations in the R.A.S.M.N. Gives volumes. Is thinking of returning to Malta and erect a larger telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11261

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.152
Summary:

Thanks for his suggestions respecting the mode of observation by collimator; will give it careful consideration. Sends two photographs of the method of mounting his observation tower.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11263

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.155
Summary:

Do not let the error in Outlines Astr. disturb him; he quite understands. The 4-foot telescope proceeds. The speculum has been polished and awaits trial. If JH is attending the B.A.A.S. meeting hopes he will visit Lassell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3883

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1859]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (48)
Summary:

Discusses installation of a 4-ft. aperture equatorial telescope. Describes plans for a glass polishing machine in great detail.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11264

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.156
Summary:

Sends a lithograph of the 4-ft. aperture equatorial. Has made no observations with it yet. Had difficulty with the surface of the speculum. Comments on the drawing and on the use of the instrument. Cannot recollect seeing any of the irregularities pointed out by JH in his letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11265

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.157
Summary:

Pointing out the reasons for some apparent discrepancies in the drawing of his telescope. The drawing was hurriedly done by his daughter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11266

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 December 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.158
Summary:

Was grateful for the copy of JH's article on the telescope. Sends parcels containing two specimens of 4-ft. specula; comments on these. Weather has been unsuitable for observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11267

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.159
Summary:

Is on the point of departure for Malta and would welcome letters of introduction from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11268

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.160
Summary:

Thanks JH for his efforts in having Sir Benjamin Brodie provide letters of introduction for WL's time in Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11269

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.162
Summary:

Details about WL's preparation for departure for Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11270

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.163
Summary:

About WL's activity in setting up his observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7693

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 May 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.7.2; Reel 10
Summary:

Recently observed nebulae. Changes in island climate reduce observation time. Happy that JH plans to publish all nebulae in one catalogue. Has no new ones to offer. Observations of Saturn's rings. WL's telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7694

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 September 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.7.4; Reel 10
Summary:

Delighted with performance of WL's telescopes in Maltese climate. Invites JH to visit. Awaiting JH's catalogue of nebulae. Seeking assistant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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