From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the London Times
Date:
[19 March 1843]
Source of text:
London Times (March 21, 1843), p. 5, col. 3
Summary:
Reports that a very prominent comet [Great Comet of 1843] is coming into view.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Reports that a very prominent comet [Great Comet of 1843] is coming into view.
Gives latest observations of the comet [Great Comet of 1843]. Predicts head will soon be visible.
Argues against the view that what JH has taken to be the tail of a comet [Great Comet of 1843] is actually due to the zodiacal light.