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Herschel3006

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.116
Summary:

Hopes to meet JH and [James] South in summer. Announces emperor's decision to support measurement of the 3.5° latitude meridian throughout the entire Russian empire. WS is responsible for directing work in the north. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining correct linear standards uniform with both France and England. Requests a copy of the English standard so as to compare it with the Russian measurements of degrees.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2869

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Wilhelm Struve
Date:
[10 April 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.68
Summary:

Glad WS is coming to England but cautions that London empties in June. Congratulates WS on measurement of a 'great Northern arc.' Complains about the division of the Royal Society into 'parties'. Adds [James] South's results showing a sixth star, nearer than WS's fifth, in trapezium of Orion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3007

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.117
Summary:

Requests advice in determining optimal time for visit to England. Thanks for invitation to Slough. Mentions completion of his sixth volume of observations, the introduction of which could prove interesting to JH. Fascinated by JH's observation of a sixth star in the trapezoid of Orion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3008

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.118
Summary:

Will arrive in England in mid-August. Mentions convention of German scientists on 18 September and invites JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3009

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.119
Summary:

Briefs JH on his productive Paris visit and offers details concerning his upcoming England visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3010

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.120
Summary:

Deeply regrets having missed JH before departure. Thanks for priceless gift of William Herschel's works and for the glimpses of nebulae. Requests his catalogue on noteworthy nebulae when completed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3011

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.121
Summary:

Reminds WS to select certain nebulae for 'communal observation.' Received good news from Finland. Gave [James] South the list of 36 double stars to be observed. Stars compare except result in smaller distances than JH's and South's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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