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Herschel10473

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.351
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's efforts in bringing his case before the government. Hopes to prove useful to the cause of science if his health permits.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10474

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.352
Summary:

Has discovered another planet {Irene]. Gives readings. Suggests source of name.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10475

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.353
Summary:

Thanks for the name [Irene]; will lose no time in making it known. Observed a faint nebulous light around the planet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10476

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.354
Summary:

Has received the elements of Irene from J. F. Encke, which places the planet near Egeria. Eduard Heis has asked for JH's address as he has prepared a paper on variable stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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