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Herschel4486

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.283
Summary:

Discusses importance of Gamma Virginis: 'I consider it a grand key to several important physical points.' W. R. Dawes claims to have observed a third Uranian satellite.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel4487

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.284
Summary:

Pleased with JH Gamma Virginis observations. 'Lunar affair' disappoints WS. Cycle of Celestial Objects being translated into Italian.

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John Herschel Project
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