From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Johann Franz Encke
Date:
[17 January 1837]
Source of text:
AdWDDR Encke 49 (C: RS:HS 25.5.5)
Summary:
Tried unsuccessfully to observe Encke's Comet; succeeded in observing Halley's Comet, which JH discusses. Mentions JH's graphical method of treating orbits of double stars, JH's plans to return to England, moon maps, and sunspots.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project