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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[8] May 1845
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.235
Summary:

Doubtful over WS's angle for Gamma Virginis; urges precision in measurement. Hopes to obtain moon map from R.A.S. during next visit to London. Unable to solve Aristarchus puzzle.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel4340

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.281
Summary:

Sends Gamma Virginis data. Will report Aurora Borealis observations to R.A.S.

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John Herschel Project
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