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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[13 May 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.6
Summary:

Suggests an improvement in measuring techniques for astronomical observations, by making the angular measurement by direct and then reflected vision. JH wonders whether this idea might be appended to a paper currently under consideration by the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.95
Summary:

Vacant rooms at Somerset House and possibility of the R.A.S. being allocated some. Suggests a meeting with Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) to press their cause.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 May 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.96
Summary:

Further remarks on the possibility of rooms for R.A.S. at Somerset House. Will be pleased to see him at the visitation. Is working on a paper on the proper motion of the stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project