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Herschel2471

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
3 March [1841?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.325
Summary:

Sends JH some actinometer observations and a letter from G. B. Airy to forward to Humphrey Lloyd. Also some observations of shooting stars made by [James] Farquharson.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2845

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 March 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.125
Summary:

Congratulates JH on his latest child. Notes that data from James Ross show great disturbances at the Kerguelen station simultaneously with Toronto and Greenwich. Has sent various data to C. F. Gauss. Wilhelm Weber reports a new magnetic station at Havana recording by the British system. Notes Ross's dip data supports Gauss's theoretical expectations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2447

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
8 March [1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.301
Summary:

Thinks enclosed letter should be appended to [James] Farquharson's report on aurora. Wants to bring magnetometer to Alford. Hopes JH has [Humphrey] Lloyd's article regarding instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2863

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 March 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.143
Summary:

Discusses plans for publishing magnetic storm data. Mentions transportable magnetic instruments and their use for a travelling observatory on an expedition to the Falkland Islands.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2846

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.126
Summary:

Norwegian government plans to support a magnetic observatory. Discusses details concerning R.S.L. logistical support and sources for instruments and training. Encloses Wilhelm Weber's letter concerning the instruments. Notes Charles Riddell's return and Lieutenant Younghusband's continued good work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2448

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
22 March [1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.302
Summary:

Discusses proposed temperature experiments involving balloons. Prince Edward Island would be good observatory but funds are lacking. [C. F.] Gauss's article translated for Scientific Memoirs.

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John Herschel Project
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