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Herschel10489

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.367
Summary:

Has been studying the star discovered by Anthelm [Voituret Anthelme] in 1670. The star he discovered in Ophiuchus has not disappeared as stated by some astronomers. Bishop is seriously ill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10490

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.368
Summary:

Has received several letters from German astronomers on U. J. J. Leverrier's suggestions for the re-naming of the asteroids. Comments on this. Is preparing a report for the R.A.S. and would like to hear JH's views on the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10491

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.369
Summary:

Is very pleased he agrees with the present system of naming the asteroids; so does G. B. Airy. George Bishop died yesterday, and the Observatory is now in the hands of Bishop's son.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10492

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.370
Summary:

Sends his calculation of the number of days from the commencement of the Julian period to 1 Jan. 1801; the result agrees with that of JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10493

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.371
Summary:

[James?] Ferguson wants Titania changed to Echo, which he has now inserted in the forthcoming Nautical Almanac. H. M. S. Goldschmidt has recovered Pseudo-Daphne. U. J. J. Leverrier does not wish to name No. 59.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10494

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.372
Summary:

Will incorporate his suggestion respecting the introduction of the current Julian date in the Nautical Almanac. The name 'Baucis' has been proposed for No. 59. Has sent U. J. J. Leverrier his own views on nomenclature. Bishop's Observatory may be moved to Twickenham.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10495

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.373
Summary:

Will send the Nautical Almanac to Smith, Elder and Co. Is pleased they agree on the naming of the asteroids. Gives readings for the approaching transit of Mercury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10496

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John R. Hind
Date:
[2 November 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.352
Summary:

About the naming of asteroids.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10497

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.374
Summary:

Has received a letter from U. J. J. Leverrier requesting a name for No. 59; sees difficulties; so would JH suggest a name. Has sent the Nautical Almanac supplement and a memoir by Yvon Villarceau to Smith, Elder and Co.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10498

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John R. Hind
Date:
[2 December 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.375
Summary:

Suggests the name 'Clio' for asteroid No. 59. Gives a list of proposed names for asteroids.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10499

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.376
Summary:

Is grateful for the ample list of suggested names for asteroids that JH has sent. Outlines the difficulties over the name 'Clio'. Would prefer 'Olympia.'. Believes 'Pseudo-Daphna' will be called 'Galatea'.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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