From:
Johann Franz Encke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 April 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.90
Summary:
Sending his observations of the recent comet. JH's journey has aroused great interest in Germany. Taking over the Observatory and expecting a visit from F. W. Bessel. Wilhelm Struve has planned a new observatory for St. Petersburg. Has met astronomer Manuel Johnson from St. Helena. C. F. Gauss has produced a method of observing the magnetic needle.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project