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From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.339
Summary:

Has discovered another new planet [Flora]. Gives readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.340
Summary:

Thanks for the neat name and symbol he has given to the new planet; thinks H. C. Schumacher has read Hora for Flora. The next one will have to be called Thetis as so many have suggested that name.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.341
Summary:

Sends his first approximation of the elements of the asteroid Flora.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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