From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 May 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.128
Summary:
Rejoices at welcome JH received on returning to England from the Cape. Excellent resources at his disposal at Pulkowa. Mentions coin, commemorating opening of the observatory, sent to JH by means of [H. C.] Schumacher. Refers to [Otto] Struve's work on double stars. Lauds capacity of large refractor at Pulkowa Observatory.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project