From:
Mrs. Mary Frances Kater
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.22
Summary:
She understands Davies Gilbert's report was from James South. JH's description of the telescope meets Kater's ideas. Kater has been much struck by William Parsons' (3rd Earl of Rosse) experiments on the formation of large mirrors. Wishes JH had called him when he was in town.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project