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Herschel3421

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[15 November 1836]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 60 (C: RS:HS 21.213)
Summary:

Discusses methods of magnetic observation, JH's actinometric readings in the Cape, and the need for more physical observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1060

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[15 November 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.5.3
Summary:

Some geological samples have been lost on the way to England; JH comments on his ideas of the effect of the earth's hot core on the construction of the earth's crust.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12485

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
[25 November 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.351 & 21.214
Summary:

Comments on inaccuracies in earlier Southern Hemisphere star catalogues, along with an extended description of comet observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1061

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[30 November 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.5.4
Summary:

Comments about AD's work in mathematical functions, and then refers to JH's reductions and other astronomical matters, including the need for reform of stellar nomenclature.

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John Herschel Project
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