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Herschel3018

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.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel2872

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Wilhelm Struve
Date:
[13 July 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.59
Summary:

Apologizes for not having written, but has been 'harassed with desultory and importunate calls on [his] name.' Commends WS on accomplishments at Pulkowa and performance of Repsold instruments. Congratulates WS on his son Otto Struve. Received WS's figures on Halley's Comet. Comments on bright stars of variable nature. Estimates 35 or 36 magnetic observatories in the world.

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