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Herschel12135

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Main
Date:
[17 October 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.342
Summary:

Thanks for the receipt of the Radcliffe catalogue of stars, but wishes observations had been equatorial rather than circumpolar.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11916

From:
Robert Main
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.278
Summary:

Is obliged for JH's letter acknowledging the receipt of the Radcliffe Catalogue; regrets the delay and will inquire into the cause. Has purchased R. C. Carrington's transit circle for the Radcliffe and would welcome JH's advice as to its employment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12136

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Main
Date:
[25 October 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.344
Summary:

Suggests an observational program for RM's newly purchased transit circle [see RM's 1861-10-21].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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