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Herschel2553

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 March 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.463
Summary:

Mentions a passage of Aristotle regarding comets. Proposes that Origen's theory of the Magi may be correct. Perhaps the Magi saw a comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2554

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.464
Summary:

Sends pictures of sun. Thanks JH for sparking his interest in the sun. Wants JH to direct the B.A.A.S.'s use of the Kew telescope to take pictures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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