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Herschel6435

From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.203
Summary:

Did not expect to see U. J. J. LeVerrier's prediction of an inferior planet verified so soon. Observations of E. M. Lescarbault meritorious. Is writing to Charles Tennant and W. R. Birt to join in the observations of the planet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6436

From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.204
Summary:

Capt. W. S. Jacob has supplied him with enclosed letter as a basis for the Committee to work on. Would like his opinion on the scheme. Hopes Poonah will be the base for new observations. Size and quality of the Kew solar photographs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6437

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Christopher Carrington
Date:
[25 January 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.205 & 23.254
Summary:

On the desirability of one good observatory in India. Thinks Poonah would be the best site. Time not suitable to press for this establishment.

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John Herschel Project
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