From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.290
Summary:
Sends copy of J. R. Hind's observations of Gamma Virginis; believes they are 'too slow.' Also sends report of the Charter Committee of the R.S.L. Believes R.S.L. not selective enough. Has difficultly using JH's method of magnitude determination.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project