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Herschel10477

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.355
Summary:

Sending a table of variable stars. Appears to have seen the new planet [Psyche] on 29 Jan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7687

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1852]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.6.2; Reel 10
Summary:

Annibal de Gasparis's new planet Psyche. Alexander von Humboldt selected its name. Other new planet, found by [C. Robert] Luther, was named Thetis by F. W. A. Argelander. Detected new nebula on 26 Apr. Nervous trouble interrupting Hind's search for planets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10478

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.356
Summary:

Takes the earliest opportunity of announcing the discovery of a new planet [Melpomene]. Gives readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10479

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.357
Summary:

Regrets the trouble JH has been caused, but it was due to the non-arrival of his letter. Cannot claim fellowship of the R.S.L. as he did not attend any of the meetings following his election. Gives a list of his planetary discoveries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10480

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.358
Summary:

Has found another planet [Fortuna]; gives readings. Finds that the famous eclipse of Thales took place in 585 B.C., not 610 B.C., as stated by Francis Baily and Mr. Altmann.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10481

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.359
Summary:

Angelo Secchi has found the second head of Biela's comet. Gives the elements of J. R. Hind's last planet (Fortuna).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10482

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.360
Summary:

Has discovered a seventh planet [Kalliope]. Gives readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10483

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.361
Summary:

Has discovered an eighth planet. Gives readings. Proposes to call it Thalia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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